Perioperative Infection Control Recommendations during the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant Pandemic
Year: 2023
Type: article
Abstract: COVID-19 significantly increased perioperative risks including mortality and complications. Currently, the Omicron variant is the dominant strain worldwide. Omicron variant is highly contagious with lower incidence of severe diseases. Therefore, it is necessary to update recommendations for managing perioperative anesthesia equipment and protecting perioperative healthcare providers. This article aims to describe perioperative risks, anesthesia equipemnt management, and personelll protection when caring for Omicron patients.
Institutions: Central South University, Xiangya Hospital Central South University, Wuhan Union Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, University of Pennsylvania, First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Zhengzhou University, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Anhui Medical University, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, University of Louisville
Language: English
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
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OpenAlex ID: W4321353435