Isolation protocol for a COVID-2019 patient requiring emergent surgical intervention: case presentation

Patient Safety in Surgery

Matthew Libby¹  Joseph Forrester¹  Michael S. Firstenberg¹  Jennifer Hanna¹  Michael Ochs¹  Julie E. Mangino² 

[1] Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, The Medical Center of Aurora;The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center;

关键词: COVID-2019;    SARS-CoV-2;    Infection control;    Emergency surgery;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s13037-020-00243-9

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract Background The concerns of the highly contagious and morbid nature of Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-2019) have prompted healthcare workers to implement strict droplet and contact isolation precautions. Unfortunately, some patients who may be or presumptively or confirmed as infected with COVID-2019 may also require emergent surgical procedures. As such, given the high-risk for exposure of many healthcare workers involved the complex requirements for appropriate isolation must be adhered to. Case presentation We present our experience with a 77-year-old who required emergency cardiac surgery for a presumed acute aortic syndrome in the setting of a presumed, and eventually confirmed, COVID-2019 infection. We outline the necessary steps to maintain strict isolation precautions to limit potential exposure to the surgical Team. Conclusions We hereby provide our algorithm for emergent surgical procedures in critically-ill patients with presumptive or confirmed infection with COVID-2019. The insights from this case report can potentially be templated to other facilities in order to uphold high standards of infection prevention and patient safety in surgery during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

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