Abstract

THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY FOR SURGEON COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW AND OPERATIVE CARE

Dr. Babasaheb N. Gadve* and Dr. Sachin B. Ban*

ABSTRACT

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. COVID-19 was originated from Wuhan city of Hubei Province in China in December 2019. Since, then it has spread in more than 213 countries and territories. It is a viral disease due to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus. The patients show flu-like symptoms with a dry cough, sore throat, high fever and breathing problems. The disease due to SARS-CoV- 2 was named as COVID-19. About 2.2 million people have been infected with more than 0.15 million deaths globally. 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 work force training as part of the effort to face the current pandemic. there is no treatment of this disease. However, prevention and management are the best options.

Keywords: Corona-virus, COVID-19, emergency surgery, endoscopy, trauma, surgery guidelines, PPE, pandemic, patient safety, surgical critical care, operative care.