The Canadian Ophthalmology Society's adaptation of the Medically Necessary Time-sensitive Surgical Procedures triage and prioritization tool.
Can J Surg
; 64(1): E48-E50, 2021 02 03.
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| ID: mdl-33533578
At the start of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, hospitals and ambulatory surgical centres significantly decreased elective surgical procedures to facilitate capacity for in-hospital beds, preserve personal protective equipment (PPE), preserve anesthetic medications and limit spread of infection. Non-COVID-19related ophthalmic disease continues to affect vision, and it is anticipated that the backlog of elective surgeries will require months to years to resolve. The delivery of ophthalmic surgical care in a prioritized, systematic and transparent way is vital to manage the surgical backlog while minimizing vision loss and consequent disability in the Canadian population. The Canadian Ophthalmology Society (COS) has modified the published Medically Necessary, Time Sensitive (MeNTS) Procedures scoring system to be applicable to all subspecialties within ophthalmology. This case prioritization process integrates medical necessity, consideration of resource preservation with risk of COVID-19 exposure, and factors unique to eye care. It provides guidance to Canadian ophthalmologists to facilitate decision making in triaging elective procedures.
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Asunto principal:
Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Oftalmológicos
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Triaje
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Control de Infecciones
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Selección de Paciente
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COVID-19
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Prioridades en Salud
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
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En
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Can J Surg
Año:
2021
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Article