• Br J Anaesth · Feb 2004

    Case Reports

    Tracheostomy in a patient with severe acute respiratory syndrome.

    • A Kwan, W G Fok, K I Law, and S H Lam.
    • Department of Anaesthesiology, United Christian Hospital, 130 Hip Wo Street, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong SAR. annekwan@cuhk.edu.hk
    • Br J Anaesth. 2004 Feb 1; 92 (2): 280-2.

    AbstractThe coronavirus which causes severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a virulent and highly contagious organism. Of the 1755 SARS patients in Hong Kong, over 400 were healthcare workers. Meticulous attention to infection control and teamwork are essential to minimize cross-contamination and prevent staff from contracting the illness. These points are especially pertinent when anaesthetizing SARS patients for high-risk procedures such as tracheostomy. We describe the management of such a case.

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