Guideline: SARS‐CoV‐2 infection, COVID‐19 and timing of elective surgery

SARS‐CoV‐2 infection, COVID‐19 and timing of elective surgery – Anaesthesia

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Commentary on Twitter

Our research has underpinned key recommendations in new guidance on SARS-CoV-2 infection & elective surgery from @Assoc_Anaes & @RCoANews & @RCSnews.

This guideline can act as a template for policy makers in other countries!

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— COVIDSurg (@CovidSurg) March 20, 2021