Anaesthetic Management of Patients with COVID-19: A Single Center Initial Experience from Nepal

Authors

  • Roshan Piya Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Nepal
  • Anil Shrestha Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Nepal
  • Gentle Sunder Shrestha Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Sirish Prasad Amatya Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Nepal
  • Abisesh Shrestha Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Nepal
  • Sunti Barahi Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Nepal
  • Subarna Dhoj Thapa Grande International Hospital, Tokha Road, Kathmandu, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33314/jnhrc.v18i2.2815

Abstract

Anaesthetic management of patients with Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) posses multiple challenges. In the low-income nation like Nepal, factors like suboptimal infrastructure and resource limitations may add on to the existing challenges. Proper planning and preparedness can help to overcome the challenges and enhance safety of both the patients undergoing surgery and of the health care workers involved in patient management.
Keywords: Anaesthetic management; COVID-19; Nepal

Additional Files

Published

2020-09-08

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 02 (2020): Issue 47 Apr-Jun

Section

Case Report