The American College of Surgeons has released protocols for surgical cases involving patients with possible or confirmed cases of Ebola.
While the protocol notes operations should not be performed on patients with known or suspected cases of Ebola, emergency procedures may leave surgical teams with no choice.
The protocol covers training, patient transport and transfer to the operating room, surgical checklists, OR staff personal protective equipment, technical considerations, surgical drapes, waste management and OR staff exposure.
Access the protocols on the ACS website.
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While the protocol notes operations should not be performed on patients with known or suspected cases of Ebola, emergency procedures may leave surgical teams with no choice.
The protocol covers training, patient transport and transfer to the operating room, surgical checklists, OR staff personal protective equipment, technical considerations, surgical drapes, waste management and OR staff exposure.
Access the protocols on the ACS website.
More articles on Ebola:
ICD-9 has no code for Ebola
Stop Ebola: How an IT update can make a difference at your ASC
Tool: Preparing for Ebola in the OR