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An Algorithm for Ramp Up of Ophthalmic Elective Surgeries Post-COVID-19.
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Ophthalmic epidemiology [Ophthalmic Epidemiol] 2021 Feb; Vol. 28 (1), pp. 90-92. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Oct 13. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Purpose : As ophthalmic elective surgeries resume amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, protocols for testing patients for SARS-CoV-2 is important due to the transmissibility of the virus. Here, we describe the protocol our institution has implemented for screening asymptomatic patients before proceeding to elective ophthalmic surgery. Methods: A retrospective chart review analyzed the number of elective surgeries, results of SARS-CoV-2 testing, and the effect of a positive result on surgery scheduling. Results : We display the screening protocol our institution used to test for SARS-CoV-2. Through its implementation, we found 2 asymptomatic patients who were positive for SARS-CoV-2 resulting in cancellation of their surgeries.  Conclusion : Because of the possibility of positive COVID-19 status in asymptomatic patients and the risk this poses to patients and staff, we recommend testing all asymptomatic patients for SARS-CoV-2 prior to elective surgeries.
- Subjects :
- Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
COVID-19 epidemiology
COVID-19 Nucleic Acid Testing
Child
Child, Preschool
Humans
Infant
Middle Aged
Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures
Retrospective Studies
Algorithms
COVID-19 diagnosis
Carrier State diagnosis
Elective Surgical Procedures
Eye Diseases surgery
SARS-CoV-2
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1744-5086
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Ophthalmic epidemiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 33050755
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09286586.2020.1832236