Surgical Management of Patients During Covid 19 Pandemic

Sasi Kumar S¹, Gopinath S², Kalaichezhian M³ and Harish M⁴

This article discusses the major changes in surgical practice, which need to be brought in.

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic created an unprecedented situation globally. This pandemic has affected all aspects of daily life with far-reaching implications, especially in most aspects of healthcare. The practice of surgery across the globe is at a standstill. When we restart surgical practices globally, we have to bring new protocols and practices to combat the transmission. This article discusses the major changes in surgical practice, which need to be brought in. This article is based on scientific information about transmission of virus and the experiences of some of the authors from China (a country that successfully dealt with and contained the virus outbreak).

Keywords: COVID 19, Coronavirus, Practice of surgery

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