The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) and Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) issued new guidance for surgery in…
The study, of more than 86,000 people in the United States, found that those who reported using PPIs…
I recently took a drive-through COVID-19 test at the University of NorthCarolina. Everything was well organized and efficient:…
It is well established and acknowledged by the American Society ofAnesthesiologists (ASA) and Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF)…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, anaesthesiologists have played a pivotal frontline and leadership role in emergency departments, operating rooms,…
COVID-19 Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) and Pneumonia
The capacity to care for surgical and obstetric emergencies must be preserved. Many facilities have already postponed elective…
To minimize healthcare provider exposure when operating on COVID+ or suspected patient
What is the best strategy for protecting the anesthesia machine from contamination by a potentially infected patient?
Severe acute respiratory syndrome-corona virus-2, which causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is highly contagious. Airway management of patients…
When evaluating patients with concern for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), providers should wear a surgical mask, gown, gloves,…
The plastic barrier was our 1st attempt to create an aerosol barrier for intubation/extubation. It is inexpensive and…
This document summarizes WHO’s recommendations for the rational use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in health care and…
The pandemic poses many challenges to the healthcare system particularly in infection control and disease treatment. Healthcare workers…