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COVID-19: Adapting to change, general surgery at a district general hospital in the United Kingdom #MMPMID32996415
Ike S; Ikechi C; Rait J; Shah A
J Perioper Pract 2019[Oct]; 30 (10): 301-308 PMID32996415show ga
The Coronavirus pandemic has caused major change across the world and in the National Health Service. In order to cope and help limit contagion, numerous institutions recognised the need to adjust clinical practice quickly yet safely. In this paper, we aim to describe the changes implemented in a general surgery department at a district general hospital in the United Kingdom. Across the surgical specialties, frameworks, protocols and guidelines have been established locally and nationally. The aerosol generating procedures involved in general surgery required us to alter our daily activities. Modifications to patient management were necessary to try and reduce viral spread. Staff wellbeing was heavily promoted in order to help maintain the frontline workforce. A holistic approach was required.
J+Perioper+Pract 2019 ; 30 (10): 301-308
