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. 2020 Jun:78:156-159.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2020.04.062. Epub 2020 May 4.

Optimizing response in surgical systems during and after COVID-19 pandemic: Lessons from China and the UK - Perspective

Zheng Liu  1 , Zhao Ding  2 , Xu Guan  1 , Yawei Zhang  3 , Xishan Wang  4 , Jim S Khan  5
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Optimizing response in surgical systems during and after COVID-19 pandemic: Lessons from China and the UK - Perspective

Zheng Liu et al. Int J Surg. 2020 Jun.

Abstract

Key messages

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    Triage strategies to keep suspected and confirmed cases in isolation.

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    Virtual consultations and limiting all out patient activity.

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    Screening asymptomatic patients with nucleic acid test, antibody testing & CT chest.

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    Designated staff and operating areas for COVID 19 infected patients.

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    Careful use of laparoscopy with precautions.

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    Limited operating on cancer patients with consideration of alternatives treatment strategies.

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    Precautions and protocol for surgical management are needed after the epidemic.

Keywords: COVID-19; Coronavirus; Management; Pandemic; Surgery.

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Conflict of interest statement

Declaration of competing interest None.

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Flow chart for emergency outpatients during COVID-19 epidemic.
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