Perioperative Infection Control Recommendations during the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant Pandemic
Journal of Anesthesia and Translational Medicine(2023)
COVID-19 significantly increased perioperative risks including mortality and complications. Currently, the Omicron variant is the dominant strain worldwide. Omicron variant is highly contagious with lower incidence of severe diseases. Therefore, it is necessary to update recommendations for managing perioperative anesthesia equipment and protecting perioperative healthcare providers. This article aims to describe perioperative risks, anesthesia equipemnt management, and personelll protection when caring for Omicron patients.