Surgery in times of COVID-19-recommendations for hospital and patient management.
Sven FlemmingM HankirR-I ErnestusF SeyfriedC-T GermerP MeybohmT WurmbU VogelA WiegeringPublished in: Langenbeck's archives of surgery (2020)
The dynamic prioritization of SARS-CoV-2 infected and surgical patient groups is key to preserving life while maintaining high surgical standards. Strictly segregating patient groups in emergency rooms, non-intensive care wards and operating areas prevents viral spread while adequately training and carefully selecting hospital staff allow them to confidently and successfully undertake their respective clinical duties.