Article ; Online: Ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia in COVID-19 and future pandemics: infection control.
Current opinion in anaesthesiology
2021 Volume 34, Issue 5, Page(s) 648–653
Abstract: ... to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and future epidemics.: Recent findings: Regional anesthesia is ... Purpose of review: Infection control is inherent in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia practice ... the need for aerosol generating procedures. Administration of ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia and ...
| Abstract | Purpose of review: Infection control is inherent in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia practice, because ultrasound transducer and coupling gel can be vectors for pathogen transmission. We reviewed the current standards and recommendations of ultrasound transducer cleaning, disinfection, and safe handling of ultrasound equipment. Based on the available data, we propose a set of practical recommendations applicable to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and future epidemics. Recent findings: Regional anesthesia is often preferred over general anesthesia for COVID-19 patients. Avoidance of general anesthesia reduces the need for aerosol generating procedures. Administration of ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia and surgery under regional anesthesia in COVID-19 patients requires careful infectious precautions to prevent the viral spread through the use equipment. Summary: Ultrasound machine, transducer and coupling gel can serve as a vector for transmission of pathogens. In the era of COVID-19 pandemic, standardized strategies are recommended to minimize the risk of spread of COVID-19 to both patients and the healthcare providers. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Anesthesia, Conduction/adverse effects ; COVID-19 ; Humans ; Infection Control ; Pandemics ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Ultrasonography, Interventional | |||||
| Language | English | |||||
| Publishing date | 2021-07-02 | |||||
| Publishing country | United States | |||||
| Document type | Journal Article ; Review | |||||
| ZDB-ID | 645203-6 | |||||
| ISSN | 1473-6500 ; 0952-7907 | |||||
| ISSN (online) | 1473-6500 | |||||
| ISSN | 0952-7907 | |||||
| DOI | 10.1097/ACO.0000000000001034 | |||||
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| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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