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Urgent safety considerations for dermatologic surgeons in the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Source :
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Dermatology online journal [Dermatol Online J] 2020 Aug 15; Vol. 26 (8). Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Aug 15. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Dermatologic surgeons are at increased risk of contracting SARS-COV-2. At time of writing, there is no published standard for the role of pre-operative testing or the use of smoke evacuators, and personal protective equipment (PPE) in dermatologic surgery. Risks and safety measures in otolaryngology, plastic surgery, and ophthalmology are discussed. In Mohs surgery, cases involving nasal or oral mucosa are highest risk for SARS-COV-2 transmission; pre-operative testing and N95 masks should be urgently prioritized for these cases. Other key safety recommendations include strict control of patient droplets and expanded pre-clinic screening. Dermatologic surgeons are encouraged to advocate for appropriate pre-operative tests, smoke evacuators, and PPE. Future directions would include national consensus guidelines with continued refinement of safety protocols.
- Subjects :
- COVID-19
COVID-19 Testing
Clinical Laboratory Techniques methods
Coronavirus Infections diagnosis
Coronavirus Infections epidemiology
Coronavirus Infections transmission
Elective Surgical Procedures
Humans
Mohs Surgery adverse effects
Mohs Surgery methods
Occupational Diseases epidemiology
Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures methods
Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures methods
Personal Protective Equipment
Pneumonia, Viral diagnosis
Pneumonia, Viral epidemiology
Pneumonia, Viral transmission
Preoperative Care
Plastic Surgery Procedures methods
SARS-CoV-2
Smoke prevention & control
Betacoronavirus
Coronavirus Infections prevention & control
Dermatologists
Occupational Diseases prevention & control
Pandemics prevention & control
Pneumonia, Viral prevention & control
Safety Management methods
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1087-2108
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Dermatology online journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 32941709