Resuming elective paediatric surgical procedures in the era of COVID-19

Surgical Practice in the Shadow of COVID-19 Outbreak

  Background: COVID-19 epidemic rapidly spread all around the world with over 1500 thousand infected cases and95000 deaths. This rapid pandemic may overwhelm health care capacity and shortage of resources is a major concern.Literature provided guidelines on management of COVID-19 patients but healthcare service to the normal populationshould be continued meanwhile. Health sys...

Echocardiography education in COVID-19 era

Postoperative sore throat after elective surgical procedures.

BACKGROUND Postoperative sore throat is a common complication of anaesthesia and can lead to dissatisfaction after surgery. Many factors can contribute to postoperative sore throat and the incidence varies with the method of airway management. METHODS In this prospective observational study elective gynaecological and general surgical patients were interviewed 24 hours postoperatively to dete...

Providing Safe and Effective Surgical Care During the COVID-19 Outbreak in the UK – Changing Strategies

Stigmatization, Discrimination, Racism, Injustice, and Inequalities in the COVID-19 Era