COVID-19 and cardiothoracic surgery: A risk-adjusted approach in the context of a global pandemic

Authors

  • Darshan Reddy Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre
  • Robert Kleinloog Busamed Gateway Hospital
  • Jacques Janson Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery Department of Medicine Stellenbosch University and Tygerberg Hospital
  • Rogers Manganyi Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery Department of Medicine Faculty of Health Sciences University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital
  • Johan Brink Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery Department of Medicine Stellenbosch University and Tygerberg Hospital
  • Peter Zilla Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery Department of Medicine Faculty of Health Sciences University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24170/17-3-4382

Abstract

In the face of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the impact of COVID-19 infection has disrupted cardiothoracic surgical services globally. A risk-adjusted approach to restructuring the delivery of cardiothoracic surgical services has been proposed in accordance with international guidance to ensure that the surgical standard of care is maintained in the practice of adult and paediatric cardiac surgery, as well as thoracic surgery. The potential influx of COVID-19 patients with cardio-respiratory complications requiring intensive care management and associated surgical procedures falling within the gamut of the thoracic surgeon, is considered. Finally, the protection of healthcare workers, in particular the surgical team exposed to aerosolising procedures, is outlined.

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Published

2020-11-04

How to Cite

Reddy, D., Kleinloog, R., Janson, J., Manganyi, R., Brink, J., & Zilla, P. (2020). COVID-19 and cardiothoracic surgery: A risk-adjusted approach in the context of a global pandemic. SA Heart Journal, 17(3), 346–350. https://doi.org/10.24170/17-3-4382

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Vol. 17 No. 3 (2020)

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