RT Journal Article T1 European Society of Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ESTES) recommendations for trauma and emergency surgery preparation during times of COVID-19 infection. A1 Coimbra, Raul A1 Edwards, Sara A1 Kurihara, Hayato A1 Bass, Gary Alan A1 Balogh, Zsolt J A1 Tilsed, Jonathan A1 Faccincani, Roberto A1 Carlucci, Michele A1 Martínez Casas, Isidro A1 Gaarder, Christine A1 Tabuenca, Arnold A1 Coimbra, Bruno C A1 Marzi, Ingo K1 COVID-19 K1 Emergency surgery K1 Hospital preparation K1 Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) K1 Trauma AB 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. YR 2020 FD 2020-04-17 LK http://hdl.handle.net/10668/15391 UL http://hdl.handle.net/10668/15391 LA en DS RISalud RD Apr 18, 2025