Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
T41 |
0-21 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Materials and methods |
T42 |
22-207 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The patients participating are also part of an ongoing prospective study on spine injuries at the authors' institute for which institutional ethics committee approval has been obtained. |
T43 |
208-332 |
Sentence |
denotes |
All patients admitted either for vertebral fracture or spinal cord compression from February 2020 to May 2020 were included. |
T44 |
333-561 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The spine conditions included were spinal cord injury (SCI), epidural abscess, epidural hematoma, close reduction of cervical facet dislocation, cauda equine syndrome, surgical spine tumor with spinal cord compression (Table 1). |
T45 |
562-596 |
Sentence |
denotes |
No COVID-19 patients were treated. |
T46 |
597-772 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The neurological status was assessed using the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) impairment scale as it can be used for traumatic [5] as well as non-traumatic SCI [6]. |
T47 |
773-1134 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Thoracolumbar injury classification and severity score (TLICS) based on the morphology of the injury, the integrity of the posterior ligamentous complex, and neurological status of the patient was performed in which points are assigned for each category and the final total points suggest the possible treatment option for thoracolumbar vertebral fractures [7]. |
T48 |
1135-1177 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Table 1 Inclusion and exclusion criterias |
T49 |
1178-1236 |
Sentence |
denotes |
A) Inclusion Criteria (Indications for emergency surgery) |
T50 |
1237-1284 |
Sentence |
denotes |
1) Spinal Cord injury due to verbral fracture |
T51 |
1285-1304 |
Sentence |
denotes |
2) Epidural Abscess |
T52 |
1305-1326 |
Sentence |
denotes |
3) Epidural Haematoma |
T53 |
1327-1418 |
Sentence |
denotes |
4) Surgical Spine tumour with Spinal Cord compression with progressive neurological deficit |
T54 |
1419-1443 |
Sentence |
denotes |
5) Cauda equina syndrome |
T55 |
1444-1532 |
Sentence |
denotes |
6) Infective pathology of spine (tubercular spondylodiscitis,bacterial spondylodiscitis) |
T56 |
1533-1587 |
Sentence |
denotes |
B) Exclusion Criteria (Surgeries which can be delayed) |
T57 |
1588-1644 |
Sentence |
denotes |
1) Surgical lumbar disk herniation with radiculopathy |
T58 |
1645-1667 |
Sentence |
denotes |
2) Spondylolisthesis |
T59 |
1668-1704 |
Sentence |
denotes |
3) Surgical cervical radiculopathy |
T60 |
1705-1735 |
Sentence |
denotes |
4) Cervical myelopathy Methods |
T61 |
1736-1830 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The detailed description of the steps which we took is mentioned below and briefly in Table 2. |
T62 |
1831-1880 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Table 2 Brief description of precautionary steps |
T63 |
1881-1885 |
Sentence |
denotes |
PPE: |
T64 |
1886-1922 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Personal protective equipment; TOCC: |
T65 |
1923-2127 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Travel to regions with a high prevalence of COVID-19, occupation with a high risk of COVID-19 infection, contact with people known to be infected with COVID-19, or proximity with a COVID-19 positive case. |
T66 |
2128-2129 |
Sentence |
denotes |
|
T67 |
2130-2142 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Do’s Dont’s |
T68 |
2143-2167 |
Sentence |
denotes |
1.Preoperative period |
T69 |
2168-2269 |
Sentence |
denotes |
A) History, examination and screening Questinnare related to COVID 19 (Table 3) A) Entry to visitors |
T70 |
2270-2332 |
Sentence |
denotes |
B) TOCC information (Table 3) B) Allow unnecessary attendant |
T71 |
2333-2448 |
Sentence |
denotes |
C) Explain the hospital’s protocol for COVID-19 Infection C) Overcrowing of patients in the ward and recovery room |
T72 |
2449-2497 |
Sentence |
denotes |
D) Compulsory Mask for patient and attendant. |
T73 |
2498-2524 |
Sentence |
denotes |
2.Intraoperative period |
T74 |
2525-2614 |
Sentence |
denotes |
A) Proper donning and doffing technique of prescribed PPE A)Avoid using High power tools |
T75 |
2615-2756 |
Sentence |
denotes |
B) Limiting the number of people in the operating room B) Unnecessary Crowd in operation room especially during intubation and extubation |
T76 |
2757-2843 |
Sentence |
denotes |
C) Reducing door opening in the operating room C) Cluttering of unnecessary equipment |
T77 |
2844-2893 |
Sentence |
denotes |
D) Cautious use of electrocautery with suction |
T78 |
2894-2961 |
Sentence |
denotes |
E) Thorough cleaning of the operation room and all the equipment |
T79 |
2962-2964 |
Sentence |
denotes |
3. |
T80 |
2965-2988 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Postoperative period |
T81 |
2989-3046 |
Sentence |
denotes |
A) Mask for patient A) Overcrowding in the recovery room |
T82 |
3047-3124 |
Sentence |
denotes |
B) Social distancing in the recovery room B) Keeping patient for longer time |
T83 |
3125-3217 |
Sentence |
denotes |
C)Cleaning of bed and it's surface after the transfer of patient C)Prolong stay in hospital |
T84 |
3218-3353 |
Sentence |
denotes |
D) Immediate Postoperative round by Senior resident, Chief surgeon should be telephonically informed D)Change in antibiotic protocols |
T85 |
3354-3448 |
Sentence |
denotes |
E) Prescribed PPE by health care personnel E) Interdepartmental Transfer for rehabilitation |
T86 |
3449-3546 |
Sentence |
denotes |
F)Wound inspection and dressing – wear an N95 mask F) A frequent follow-up visit to the hospital |
T87 |
3547-3599 |
Sentence |
denotes |
G) Early rehabilitation and physiotherapy program |
T88 |
3600-3661 |
Sentence |
denotes |
H) Teleconsultation for follow up Precautions at admission |
T89 |
3662-3735 |
Sentence |
denotes |
At presentation, history was recorded and clinical examination performed. |
T90 |
3736-3813 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The temperature and oxygen saturation at room air recorded for every patient. |
T91 |
3814-4275 |
Sentence |
denotes |
All patients were screened with a series of questions related to COVID-19 symptoms (fever, cough, fatigue, anorexia, shortness of breath, sputum production, loss of taste and smell, sore throat, diarrhea, nasal congestion) as well as TOCC information (travel to regions with a high prevalence of COVID-19, occupation with a high risk of COVID-19 infection, contact with people known to be infected with COVID-19, or proximity with a COVID-19 positive case) [8]. |
T92 |
4276-4373 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Information was also obtained regarding the previous infection and test for SARS-CoV-2 (Table 3). |
T93 |
4374-4442 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Table 3 Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) screening questionnaire |
T94 |
4443-4454 |
Sentence |
denotes |
SARS-CoV-2: |
T95 |
4455-4511 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; RT-PCR: |
T96 |
4512-4559 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction |
T97 |
4560-4573 |
Sentence |
denotes |
S.no |
T98 |
4574-4594 |
Sentence |
denotes |
1 Temperature |
T99 |
4595-4625 |
Sentence |
denotes |
2 Pulse Oximetry (Spo2) |
T100 |
4626-4649 |
Sentence |
denotes |
3 Travel History |
T101 |
4650-4669 |
Sentence |
denotes |
4 Occupation |
T102 |
4670-4715 |
Sentence |
denotes |
5 Contact with COVID positive Patient |
T103 |
4716-4770 |
Sentence |
denotes |
6 Close proximity to COVID 19 Positive patients |
T104 |
4771-4830 |
Sentence |
denotes |
7 Symptoms Yes/ NO If Yes, when was the onset of symptom |
T105 |
4831-4845 |
Sentence |
denotes |
a Fever |
T106 |
4846-4860 |
Sentence |
denotes |
b Cough |
T107 |
4861-4877 |
Sentence |
denotes |
c Fatigue |
T108 |
4878-4895 |
Sentence |
denotes |
d Anorexia |
T109 |
4896-4924 |
Sentence |
denotes |
e Shortness of breath |
T110 |
4925-4951 |
Sentence |
denotes |
f Sputum production |
T111 |
4952-4984 |
Sentence |
denotes |
g Loss of taste and smell |
T112 |
4985-5005 |
Sentence |
denotes |
h Sore throat |
T113 |
5006-5023 |
Sentence |
denotes |
i Diarrhea |
T114 |
5024-5049 |
Sentence |
denotes |
j Nasal Congestion |
T115 |
5050-5099 |
Sentence |
denotes |
8) Previous history of COVID -19 infection |
T116 |
5100-5272 |
Sentence |
denotes |
9) Previous SARS- COV2 RT PCR test (Date) Result – Positive/Negative In the case of history or examination suggestive of COVID 19, the patient was isolated and tested. |
T117 |
5273-5354 |
Sentence |
denotes |
However, none of the emergency surgeries was delayed while awaiting test results. |
T118 |
5355-5464 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The sample was sent and surgery was conducted by donning full prescribed personal protective equipment (PPE). |
T119 |
5465-5489 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Preoperative precautions |
T120 |
5490-5748 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Preoperatively, patients and attendants explained about the precautions and measures (hand hygiene, wearing a mask, social distancing, restrictions of family members, and visitors in hospital) recommended by hospital authorities because of COVID-19 pandemic. |
T121 |
5749-5833 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The patients were provided with a surgical mask throughout the perioperative period. |
T122 |
5834-5948 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The patient was transferred to an operation theatre only on-call from the operation theatre to avoid overcrowding. |
T123 |
5949-6065 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The individual operating rooms have separate air-handling units with high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters. |
T124 |
6066-6102 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Precautions in the operation theatre |
T125 |
6103-6231 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Intraoperatively, the anesthesia team consisted of a consultant, senior resident, junior resident, and an anesthesia technician. |
T126 |
6232-6626 |
Sentence |
denotes |
All preparation for general anesthesia was performed by the anesthesia team before shifting the patient to the operation table, during intubation either the consultant or the senior resident intubated the patient donning the prescribed PPE which consisted of Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) level III gown, hood, N95 mask, face shield, boot covers, and gloves. |
T127 |
6627-6725 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The junior resident or the anesthesia technician was available to assist during the procedure [8]. |
T128 |
6726-6893 |
Sentence |
denotes |
During intubation and extubation, the surgical team was outside the operating room to limit the number of persons inside and minimize the risk of disease transmission. |
T129 |
6894-6984 |
Sentence |
denotes |
After intubation, the patient was handed over to the surgical team after about 20 minutes. |
T130 |
6985-7085 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The surgical team consisted of the chief surgeon, senior resident, junior resident, and scrub nurse. |
T131 |
7086-7219 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The entire surgical team was on hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) prophylaxis as advised by the Indian council of medical research (ICMR) [9]. |
T132 |
7220-7443 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The entire surgical team wore the prescribed PPE - N95 mask, hood with a face shield that wraps around the face and has an extension that can be placed inside the gown, AAMI level III gown, boot cover, and gloves [8,10,11]. |
T133 |
7444-7587 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The surgical knife was used for dissection and electrocautery was minimally used with suction wherever required to minimize aerosol generation. |
T134 |
7588-7722 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Kerrison rongeur, nibblers, and osteotomes were used in place of burr or harmonic scalpel which decreased the aerosol generation [12]. |
T135 |
7723-7814 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Wound closure was done over the drain with staplers and the occlusive dressing was applied. |
T136 |
7815-7994 |
Sentence |
denotes |
During extubation, theatre personnel was limited to the anesthesia team and the patient was allowed to recover in the operating room to minimize the shifting to the recovery room. |
T137 |
7995-8108 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In case there was any other emergency case waiting for surgery the patient was shifted to the recovery room [13]. |
T138 |
8109-8320 |
Sentence |
denotes |
For the cases performed under local anesthesia like a transpedicular biopsy, the team inside the operating room was limited to surgeon, scrub nurse, and radiology technician to operate a C-arm image intensifier. |
T139 |
8321-8383 |
Sentence |
denotes |
After the procedure, the patient directly shifted to the ward. |
T140 |
8384-8607 |
Sentence |
denotes |
As per institutional policy, following the procedure. the surfaces of all equipment in the operating room (including computers, lead gowns, case carts, operation chair, and so on) were thoroughly wiped down after each case. |
T141 |
8608-8673 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The surgeon and the surgical team changed scrubs after each case. |
T142 |
8674-8740 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Respirators (N95) were not discarded after each use unless soiled. |
T143 |
8741-8779 |
Sentence |
denotes |
A new respirator is required each day. |
T144 |
8780-8874 |
Sentence |
denotes |
As per institutional policy, the N95 masks were reused up to five times unless visibly soiled. |
T145 |
8875-8907 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Precautions in the recovery room |
T146 |
8908-9017 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In the recovery room, patients were separated from each other by a minimum distance of two meters (six-feet). |
T147 |
9018-9176 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Personnel taking care of the patient wore an N-95 mask as the patient is under the effect of general anesthesia, might not have control over cough and sneeze. |
T148 |
9177-9279 |
Sentence |
denotes |
However, the patient’s stay in the recovery area was minimized while maintaining perioperative safety. |
T149 |
9280-9364 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Patients were made to wear a triple-layer surgical mask in the postoperative period. |
T150 |
9365-9431 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Over-crowding and non-essential personnel traffic were restricted. |
T151 |
9432-9461 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Post-operative care protocols |
T152 |
9462-9565 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Postoperative rounds were done by the senior resident and informed to the chief surgeon telephonically. |
T153 |
9566-9701 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The surgical wound was inspected by the resident wearing an N95 mask on the third postoperative day and the drain, if any, was removed. |
T154 |
9702-9888 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The patient was usually discharged on the same day if the wound was healthy after teaching physiotherapy and other precautions to the patient and attendant to minimize the hospital-stay. |
T155 |
9889-9994 |
Sentence |
denotes |
For procedures that were performed under local anesthesia, the patients were discharged the next morning. |
T156 |
9995-10053 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Suture removal was advised to be done at a local hospital. |
T157 |
10054-10222 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Institute telemedicine number and the resident’s contact number was provided to the patient to consult in case of any surgery-related problem and to schedule follow up. |