Publication: European Society of Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ESTES) recommendations for trauma and emergency surgery preparation during times of COVID-19 infection.
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2020-04-17
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Coimbra, Raul
Edwards, Sara
Kurihara, Hayato
Bass, Gary Alan
Balogh, Zsolt J
Tilsed, Jonathan
Faccincani, Roberto
Carlucci, Michele
Martínez Casas, Isidro
Gaarder, Christine
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Abstract
A series of recommendations regarding hospital perioperative preparation for the COVID-19 pandemic were compiled to inform surgeons worldwide on how to provide emergency surgery and trauma care during enduring times.The recommendations are divided into eight domains: (1) General recommendation for surgical services; (2) Emergency Surgery for critically ill COVID-19 positive or suspected patients -Preoperative planning and case selection; (3) Operating Room setup; (4) patient transport to the OR; (5) Surgical staff preparation; (6) Anesthesia considerations; (7) Surgical approach; and (8) Case Completion.The European Society of Emergency Surgery board endorsed these recommendations.
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Betacoronavirus
COVID-19
Comorbidity
Coronavirus Infections
Emergency Treatment
Humans
Infection Control
Pandemics
Perioperative Care
Pneumonia, Viral
SARS-CoV-2
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Wounds and Injuries
COVID-19
Comorbidity
Coronavirus Infections
Emergency Treatment
Humans
Infection Control
Pandemics
Perioperative Care
Pneumonia, Viral
SARS-CoV-2
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Wounds and Injuries
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COVID-19, Emergency surgery, Hospital preparation, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), Trauma