This document was updated and re-released April 3, 2020. This content supercedes the previous version Personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic have precipitated a wave of creative solutions for repurposing of N95 … [Read more...] about N95 Re-Use Strategies
Message from the President: April 3, 2020
Despite ending my SAGES presidency in the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic, I wanted to reach out to the SAGES membership and thank each one of you that contributed to SAGES in some way to make this an incredible year. I have been honored to serve as your … [Read more...] about Message from the President: April 3, 2020
SAGES Endorses the ACS Statement on PPE Shortages
SAGES endorses the ACS' Statement on PPE Shortages during the COVID-19 Pandemic, released April 1, 2020: https://www.facs.org/covid-19/ppe/acs-statement … [Read more...] about SAGES Endorses the ACS Statement on PPE Shortages
Notes From the Battlefield March 30, 2020
A group of surgical leaders from affected countries have joined to discuss what they are learning during this Covid-19 Global crisis. The following is a brief summary of what they feel may be useful information to disseminate to the surgical community … [Read more...] about Notes From the Battlefield March 30, 2020
Resources for Smoke & Gas Evacuation During Open, Laparoscopic, and Endoscopic Procedures
Released 3/29/2020 - this document will continue to be updated as needed. Recently, SAGES, and/or SAGES in conjunction with EAES, published guidelines for surgeons concerning the use of laparoscopy during the current COVID-19 pandemic. We recognize that … [Read more...] about Resources for Smoke & Gas Evacuation During Open, Laparoscopic, and Endoscopic Procedures
SAGES and EAES Recommendations Regarding Surgical Response to COVID-19 Crisis
Released 3/30/2020 Note: these recommendations are subject to change and update. SAGES and EAES are committed to the protection and care of patients, their surgeons and staff, and all who are served by the medical community at large. We are making these … [Read more...] about SAGES and EAES Recommendations Regarding Surgical Response to COVID-19 Crisis
COVID-19 Update For FLS, FES, and FUSE Test Takers
SAGES has made the decision to temporarily close all FLS, FES and FUSE test centers amid growing concerns over COVID-19. This decision was made after thoughtful discussion with the American Board of Surgery (ABS) and American Board of Obstetrics and … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Update For FLS, FES, and FUSE Test Takers
The Corona Virus Global Surgical Collaborative (CVGSC)
An initiative sponsored by SAGES in collaboration with EAES, AEC, KSELS* A group of surgical leaders from affected countries have joined to discuss what they are learning during this Covid-19 Global crisis. The following is a brief summary of what they … [Read more...] about The Corona Virus Global Surgical Collaborative (CVGSC)
A Message from the SAGES President
These are uncertain times for all of us facing the COVID-19 pandemic. As surgeons, we are seeing a halt to our elective practice, a transition to virtual clinic visits, and potential redeployment into areas of the front line in ICUs or medical wards that … [Read more...] about A Message from the SAGES President
UPDATED – SAGES Telehealth Primer in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Drafted by the SAGES COVID-19 Rapid Response Team. This was approved by the SAGES Executive Committee. This document was updated on March 23, 2020 Introduction: The use of telemedicine is essential to ensure uninterrupted medical and surgical care to … [Read more...] about UPDATED – SAGES Telehealth Primer in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic