Tracheostomy in a patient with severe acute respiratory syndrome |
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| Authors: | Kwan A Fok W G Law K I Lam S H |
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| Institution: | 1 Department of Anaesthesiology, 2 Intensive Care Unit and 3 Department of Surgery, United Christian Hospital, 130 Hip Wo Street, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong SAR |
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| Abstract: | The coronavirus which causes severe acute respiratory syndrome(SARS) is a virulent and highly contagious organism. Of the1755 SARS patients in Hong Kong, over 400 were healthcare workers.Meticulous attention to infection control and teamwork are essentialto minimize cross-contamination and prevent staff from contractingthe illness. These points are especially pertinent when anaesthetizingSARS patients for high-risk procedures such as tracheostomy.We describe the management of such a case. Br J Anaesth 2004; 92: 280–2 |
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| Keywords: | complications contamination complications severe acute respiratory syndrome equipment personal protective infection control surgery tracheostomy |
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