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Surgery in times of COVID-19—recommendations for hospital and patient management

  • By

  • S. Flemming

  • M. Hankir

  • R.-I. Ernestus

  • F. Seyfried

  • C.-T. Germer

  • P. Meybohm

  • T. Wurmb

  • U. Vogel

  • A. Wiegering

  • May 8, 2020

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    SARS-CoV-2, identified in late 2019, is a novel coronavirus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting global healthcare systems.

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    Surgery faces significant challenges during the pandemic, including the need for prioritization of surgical interventions and establishment of separate emergency rooms.

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    Emergency surgical care must continue, while non-urgent operations are postponed, requiring careful assessment of patient needs and outcomes.

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    A prioritization list for surgical procedures is essential, categorizing operations by urgency to ensure quality care during the pandemic.

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    Recommendations for surgical management during COVID-19 must be regularly reevaluated by an interdisciplinary team to adapt to the evolving situation.

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Surgery in times of COVID-19—recommendations for hospital and patient management

  • by S. Flemming, M. Hankir, R.-I. Ernestus, F. Seyfried, C.-T. Germer, P. Meybohm, T. Wurmb, U. Vogel, A. Wiegering

  • May 8, 2020

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