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BRITISH JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
Volume 92, Issue 2, Pages 280-282Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1093/bja/aeh035
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complications, contamination; complications, severe acute respiratory syndrome; equipment, personal protective; infection, control; surgery, tracheostomy
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The coronavirus which causes severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a virulent and highly contagious organism. Of the 1755 SARS patients in Hong Kong, over 400 were healthcare workers. Meticulous attention to infection control and teamwork are essential to minimize cross-contamination and prevent staff from contracting the illness. These points are especially pertinent when anaesthetizing SARS patients for high-risk procedures such as tracheostomy. We describe the management of such a case.
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