Orthopaedic Perspective regarding Operating on COVID-19 Positive Trauma Patients
Keywords:
Orthopaedic procedures, COVID-19 exposure, exposure risk
Abstract
As most of the orthopaedic procedures are Aerosol Generating Procedures (AGPs), the health care workers are potentially at an increased risk of exposure to COVID-19 during surgical procedures. We have presented the protocol that was followed during this lengthy essential trauma procedure. By meticulous pre-planning and following a comprehensive, robust and protocol-driven infection control workflow, the risk of exposure to the healthcare workers can be kept to a minimum.
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2020-12-11
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