Open AccessModification in practice of anaesthesia in COVID-19 pandemic: A review article
Author(s) -
Neelesh Anand,
Braj Nandan Singh,
R.M. Gupta,
Mandeep M H Madia,
Chandramani
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
indian journal of clinical anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2394-4781
pISSN - 2394-4994
DOI - 10.18231/j.ijca.2021.099
Subject(s) - covid-19 , pandemic , medicine , airway management , intensive care medicine , infection control , health care , general anaesthesia , perioperative , airway , review article , anesthesia , medical emergency , disease , pathology , virology , outbreak , infectious disease (medical specialty) , economics , economic growth
During current COVID-19 pandemic, anaesthesiologists should modify their practices and take high precautions. Anaesthetist should reduce their exposure to respiratory secretions and risk of perioperative transmission. In this article we explore the practical considerations, concerns for anaesthesiologist and measures recommended for conducting safe anaesthesia. We also emphasise on ensuring safety of healthcare workers, protection of equipment, and prevention of infection. We tried to illustrate the importance of infection control practices in anaesthesia. A proper plan of anaesthesia for management of COVID-19 patients will result in the best possible outcome for both healthcare workers and patients.