A Protocol of Infection Control for Mechanical Thrombectomy in Possible COVID-19 Patients: Tokai University COVID-19 Manual

A Protocol of Infection Control for Mechanical Thrombectomy in Possible COVID-19 Patients: Tokai University COVID-19 Manual

The crisis of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is causing damage to the social and medical community. However, extreme emergency neuro-interventions such as mechanical thrombectomy still require the healthcare workers to offer the appropriate treatment while preventing further spread of the infect...

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Published in:Journal of Neuroendovascular Therapy Vol. 14; no. 5; pp. 157 - 161
Main Authors: Srivatanakul, Kittipong, Asai, Satomi, Hirayama, Akihiro, Shigematsu, Hideaki, Niita, Makiko, Kawakami, Tomoko, Sorimachi, Takatoshi, Matsumae, Mitsunori
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: The Japanese Society for Neuroendovascular Therapy 01-01-2020
Subjects:
coronavirus disease
infection control
mechanical thrombectomy
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Summary:The crisis of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is causing damage to the social and medical community. However, extreme emergency neuro-interventions such as mechanical thrombectomy still require the healthcare workers to offer the appropriate treatment while preventing further spread of the infection. This article outlines the necessary steps in managing a possible COVID-19 patient starting from patient screening to personnel infection and environmental contamination measures.
Bibliography:Email: kittipong1970@gmail.com
ISSN:1882-4072
2186-2494
DOI:10.5797/jnet.sr.2020-0075