Safe Spine Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
review · Level V
Where this comes from
- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 33027092.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1097/BSD.0000000000001084 and PMC identifier 8132561.
- No licence information is recorded for this record.
- Because redistribution is not established, this page shows the abstract only. Follow the links below for the full text.
Abstract
Safe spine surgery is possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. Certain urgent procedures must still be performed during this challenging time to prevent permanent long-term disability or death for patients. Precautions must be taken in the operating room to optimize safety, including the use of personal protective equipment and appropriate room setup and anesthesia and equipment optimization. Evidence-based guidelines to create a safe operative paradigm for use in future viral outbreaks are paramount.
Medical subject headings
- COVID-19
- Orthopedic Procedures
- Practice Guidelines as Topic
- Spinal Diseases