Increased Risk Of Surgery With COVID-19?

During these challenging times our latest blog/vlog series is here to help you become a more informed patient and to help you navigate the changes in these new and uncertain times!

Because so much is unknown about COVID-19 and how infectious it is, it would be best to postpone any elective or non-essential medical procedures at this time. But unfortunately, that is not always possible and you may find yourself in a position where you may still have to undergo a medical procedure or surgery.

What additional risks exist with COVID-19 and surgery? Check out our video!

References:

3. COVIDSurg Collaborative. Mortality and pulmonary complications in patients undergoing surgery with perioperative SARS-CoV-2 infection: an international cohort study. The Lancet, 2020; DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(20)31182-X
4. Paul S Myles, Salome Maswime. Mitigating the risks of surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Lancet, 2020; DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(20)31256-3

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