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editorial
. 2020 Apr 27;2(3):e177–e183. doi: 10.1016/j.asmr.2020.04.008

Table 1.

Recommended Precautions and Actions: The Patient

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    Age < 65 years old; may consider healthy older patients (American Society of Anestheiologists [ASA] 1 on a case-by-case basis.

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    ASA 1-2; may consider ASA 3 if necessary and approved by anesthesiologist or medical director.

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    Has no influenza-like symptoms (ILI):
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      Fever 100.4° or greater
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      Cough
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      Shortness of breath
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      Malaise
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    Has no other risk factors, such as recent travel, sick family member or COVID-19 exposure.

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    Has signed a specific COVID-19 consent form

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    Was tested for fever on admission

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    Must wear PPE, including surgical mask, gown and gloves

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    Was tested for COVID-19 within 72 hours prior to surgery (once tests are readily available)26 Preferably, tests should be conducted 24 hours or fewer prior to surgery. Current tests include:
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      Detection test: reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
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      Antibody test: enzyme-linked Immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
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    Has 1, or preferably no, accompanying family member

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    Has wrist band to verify screening completion