COVID-19 Testing Recommendations prior to Elective Ophthalmic Surgeries

COVID-19 Testing Recommendations prior to Elective Ophthalmic Surgeries

With the resumption of elective surgeries during this COVID-19 pandemic, surgeons and facilities should implement infection prevention and control measures to ensure the safety of patients and health care workers. This advisory highlights the key principles, risk stratification considerations, and r...

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Veröffentlicht in:Philippine journal of ophthalmology 2021-06, Vol.46 (1), p.15-19
Hauptverfasser: Jacqueline H. King, MD, FPAO, Jubaida M. Aquino, MD, Rachelle G. Anzures, MD, John Mark S. de Leon, MD, Maria Victoria A. Rondaris, MD, Maria Donna D. Santiago, MD, Cynthia V. Verzosa, MD
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Sprache:eng
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covid-19
elective surgery
ophthalmic surgery
pre-operative testing
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Zusammenfassung:With the resumption of elective surgeries during this COVID-19 pandemic, surgeons and facilities should implement infection prevention and control measures to ensure the safety of patients and health care workers. This advisory highlights the key principles, risk stratification considerations, and recommended approach regarding Covid-19 testing prior to elective ophthalmic surgeries.
ISSN:0031-7659