08.04.2020 | COVID-19 | Health Services Research and Global Oncology
Management of Cancer Surgery Cases During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Considerations
Erschienen in: Annals of Surgical Oncology | Ausgabe 6/2020
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In these unprecedented times of COVID-19, surgical oncologists are being forced to consider triage and rationing of cancer surgery cases, for a number of reasons:-
the potential shortage of personal protective equipment, such as masks, gowns, gloves;
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the potential shortage of hospital personnel due to sickness, quarantine, and duties at home;
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the potential shortage of hospital beds, intensive care unit (ICU) beds, and ventilators;
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the desire to maximize social distancing among our patients, colleagues, and staff.