COVID-19 pandemic: management of patients affected by SARS-CoV-2 in Rome COVID Hospital 2 Trauma Centre and safety of our surgical team

• DOI: 10.1007/s00264-020-04715-6
• Publication Date: 2020-07-15T20:03:33Z
• Authors: Domenico De Mauro; Giuseppe Rovere; Alessandro Smimmo; Cesare Meschini; Fabrizio Mocini; Giulio Maccauro; Francesco Falez; Francesco Liuzza; Antonio Ziranu
• Keywords: Traumatology; Pandemic; 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak

Abstract Background SARS-CoV-2 pandemic left a deep mark in the health systems around globe, leading to an important change way we intend access healthcare and its fruition. Hospitals faced something unexpected, they underwent so did orthopaedic activity. Materials methods In “A. Gemelli” University hospital new protocols were adopted for safe management of patients affected by SARS-CoV-2. Among these patients, six had be treated also problems. The from admission Emergency Room (E.R). operating room (O.R.), followed developed coronavirus crisis. Results Four among surgical treatments. Two them showed their clinical status, due worsening COVID-19 symptoms, option was postponed. All admitted Infectious Diseases Unit, rather than Orthopaedic Traumatology order provide best measures prevent spread contagion ensure treatment COVID-19. No O.R. staff infected Conclusions More studies are needed higher statistical significance safety taken contrast Surgical Room. surgeons more exposed particular tools set use. A sensible specific quick test novel Coronavirus is particularly needed, lack sensitivity serological rapid test.