In the Extraordinary Times of Coronavirus Disease 2019: Clinical Strategies for Performing Spinal Surgery
Asian Spine Journal
; : 721-729, 2020.
Artigo
| WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
| ID: wpr-830899
Biblioteca responsável:
WPRO
ABSTRACT
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused pronounced strain on global healthcare systems, forcing the streamlining of clinical activities and conservation of health resources. There is a pressing need for institutions to present discipline-specific strategies for the management of COVID-19 patients. We present the comprehensive considerations at the National University Hospital, Singapore from the surgeon’s and anesthetist’s perspectives in the performance of spinal surgery in COVID-19 patients. These are based on national guidelines and overarching principles of protection for the healthcare workers (HCWs) and efficiency in surgical planning. The workflow begins with the emergency department screening that has been adapted to the local epidemiology of COVID-19 in order to identify suspected/confirmed cases. If patient history cannot be obtained, demographic, clinical, and imaging data are used. Designated orthopedic “contaminated teams” are available 24/7 with an activation time of
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Contexto em Saúde:
Agenda de Saúde Sustentável para as Américas
Problema de saúde:
Objetivo 3: Recursos humanos em saúde
Base de dados:
WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
Tipo de estudo:
Guia de prática clínica
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Estudo prognóstico
Revista:
Asian Spine Journal
Ano de publicação:
2020
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