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 2020, Vol.14(5), pp.157-161
Main Authors: Srivatanakul, Kittipong, Asai, Satomi, Hirayama, Akihiro, Shigematsu, Hideaki, Niita, Makiko, Kawakami, Tomoko, Sorimachi, Takatoshi, Matsumae, Mitsunori
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Language:English
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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.
ISSN:1882-4072
2186-2494
DOI:10.5797/jnet.sr.2020-0075