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  • Title: Preparedness of the cardiac catheterization laboratory for severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and other epidemics.
    Author: Tsui KL, Li SK, Li MC, Chan KK, Leung TC, Tse TS, Chan CK, Lam KK, Yam LY.
    Journal: J Invasive Cardiol; 2005 Mar; 17(3):149-52. PubMed ID: 15867442.
    Abstract:
    Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a highly contagious disease that has led to large hospital and community outbreaks, necessitating stringent infection control in its management. Among 90 SARS patients in our institution in the 2003 outbreak, 2 underwent cardiac catheterization. We report the personal respiratory protection and environmental control measures implemented to minimize the risk of droplets spread during these procedures, including re-engineering of the ventilation system of the cardiac catheterization laboratory (CCL). The report highlights the importance of collaboration of CCL personnel with relevant hospital engineering and management teams to develop a contingency infection control plan to prepare for future outbreaks of SARS or other epidemics.
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