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ReviewPerioperative care and operating room management2020

Positive or Negative? Implementation Processes and Pitfalls of Preoperative SARS-CoV-2 Testing at a Single Academic Institution.

Julie R McSwain, Kathryn H Bridges, Sylvia H Wilson, Timothy L Heinke, Amanda T Redding, Carlee A Clark

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Julie R McSwainDepartment of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, 25 Courtenay Drive STE 4200 MSC 240, Charleston, SC 2925, USA.
Kathryn H BridgesDepartment of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, 25 Courtenay Drive STE 4200 MSC 240, Charleston, SC 2925, USA.
Sylvia H WilsonDepartment of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, 167 Ashley Avenue, Suite 301, MSC 912, Charleston, SC 29425, USA.
Timothy L HeinkeDepartment of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, 25 Courtenay Drive STE 4200 MSC 240, Charleston, SC 2925, USA.
Amanda T ReddingDepartment of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, 167 Ashley Avenue, Suite 301, MSC 912, Charleston, SC 29425, USA.
Carlee A ClarkDepartment of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, 25 Courtenay Drive STE 4200 MSC 240, Charleston, SC 2925, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPreoperative screening and testing for SARS-CoV-2 are important aspects of reopening perioperative and procedural sites to elective cases after the initial wave of the novel coronavirus pandemic. However, given that modern healthcare has never experienced a pandemic of this magnitude, rapid operationalization of mass testing presents unique challenges. We aim to highlight our experiences and challenges for preoperative SARS-CoV-2 testing.

methodsWe describe implementation of widespread screening tools and preoperative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing in a single, academic medical center.

resultsAs of August 2020, we have been able to achieve an over 90% success rate in preoperative SARS-CoV-2 PCR testing for both outpatient and inpatient procedures. However, there are certain challenges in obtaining high levels of compliance both on individual and institutional levels.

conclusionsInstituting preoperative SARS-CoV-2 testing and maintaining high levels of compliance is possible in the midst of a fluctuating pandemic.

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PMCPMC7506439

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