by Admin | Jun 13, 2020 | COVID Literature Appraisal, Management: Surgical
This study suggests that among patients undergoing major surgery who are positive for SARS-CoV-2 there is a high risk of mortality and morbidity. There is a significant influence of age on postoperative mortality with younger patients (<50 years) having a better...
by Admin | May 29, 2020 | COVID Literature Appraisal, Management: Surgical
This study, authored by surgeons from Israel, is a review of 4 articles where elective or semi-elective surgery was performed for COVID-19 cases without testing for SARS-CoV-2. More than 50% severe disease and 27.4% mortality in such patients is of concern. All...
by Admin | Apr 14, 2020 | COVID Literature Appraisal, Management: Surgical
This viewpoint has been authored by ENT clinicians from Singapore who have been involved in tracheostomy procedure and care during SARS 2003 Outbreak. They have reviewed the limited literature available on the subject. The information can be used by anesthetists and...
