Perioperative anesthesia care for patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19.

Mathur, Piyush; Cywinski, Jacek B; Khanna, Sandeep; Trombetta, Carlos · Cleve Clin J Med · 2020

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Abstract

The operating room environment is very dynamic with many unique challenges for anesthesia teams caring for patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19. Specific recommendations by national organizations and institution specific step-by-step guidelines and education materials are required to maintain safety for both patients and caregivers perioperatively, with transport, and medication management.