Surgery in COVID-19 patients: operational directives #MMPMID32264898
Coccolini F; Perrone G; Chiarugi M; Di Marzo F; Ansaloni L; Scandroglio I; Marini P; Zago M; De Paolis P; Forfori F; Agresta F; Puzziello A; D'Ugo D; Bignami E; Bellini V; Vitali P; Petrini F; Pifferi B; Corradi F; Tarasconi A; Pattonieri V; Bonati E; Tritapepe L; Agnoletti V; Corbella D; Sartelli M; Catena F
World J Emerg Surg 2020[Apr]; 15 (1): 25 PMID32264898show ga
The current COVID-19 pandemic underlines the importance of a mindful utilization of financial and human resources. Preserving resources and manpower is paramount in healthcare. It is important to ensure the ability of surgeons and specialized professionals to function through the pandemic. A conscious effort should be made to minimize infection in this sector. A high mortality rate within this group would be detrimental.This manuscript is the result of a collaboration between the major Italian surgical and anesthesiologic societies: ACOI, SIC, SICUT, SICO, SICG, SIFIPAC, SICE, and SIAARTI. We aim to describe recommended clinical pathways for COVID-19-positive patients requiring acute non-deferrable surgical care. All hospitals should organize dedicated protocols and workforce training as part of the effort to face the current pandemic.
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