Abstract Background The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 pandemic has
exposed surgeons to hazardous working conditions, imposing the need for personal …

There is a long history of personal protective equipment (PPE) used by the surgeon to
minimize the transmission of various pathogens. In the context of the present coronavirus …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated the use of enhanced personal
protective equipment (PPE) in healthcare workers in patient-facing roles. We describe the …

Background Surgeons need guidance regarding appropriate personal protective equipment
(PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic based on scientific evidence rather than availability …

BACKGROUND Health care facilities in low-and middle-income countries are inadequately
resourced to adhere to current COVID-19 prevention recommendations. Recommendations …

BACKGROUND: The novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) can infect healthcare
workers. We developed an institutional algorithm to protect operating room team members …

Background The spread of the SARS-CoV2 virus, which causes COVID-19 disease,
profoundly impacted the surgical community. Recommendations have been published to …

Abstract Objectives The coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has overwhelmed health
care systems and disrupted routine care internationally. Health care workers face disruption …

Thecoronavirusdisease2019 (COVID-19) pandemichas had a substantial effect on surgeons
and patients who require surgical care. Providing care for patients with surgical disease …

Clinicians who care for patients infected with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) must
wear a full suite of personal protective equipment, including an N95 mask or powered air …