Strategy for treating vascular emergencies during the COVID-19 pandemic in China.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.jvs.2020.05.049 and PMC identifier 7262533.
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Abstract
Coronavirus-caused pneumonia (COVID-19) broke out in December 2019. The virus soon proved to be extremely contagious and caused an international pandemic. Clinicians treating COVID-19 patients face considerable danger of occupational exposure because of the highly infectious nature of the virus, and precautions must be taken to prevent medical staff infections. This article lists important measures that may save the lives of patients and medical staff during the COVID-19 pandemic and help stop the transmission of COVID-19 on hospital grounds. The suggestions include establishing detailed infection control and prevention protocols in the operating room; expediting testing procedures and patient screening for COVID-19; using case-specific treatment planning for vascular patients with COVID-19, favoring minimally invasive methods; and establishing and reinforcing protective awareness of medical personnel.
Medical subject headings
- Coronavirus Infections
- Delivery of Health Care, Integrated
- Emergency Service, Hospital
- Infection Control
- Pneumonia, Viral
- Vascular Surgical Procedures