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Post: N95 Re-Use Strategies
Personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic have precipitated a wave of creative solutions for repurposing of N95 masks. A growing influx of new information can make it difficult to discern best practices for mask re-use.
TAVAC: Abbott ID NOW™ COVID-19 Test
Authors: Gustavo Romero-Velez, MD, David M Pechman, MD, MBA Abbott received FDA approval for ID NOW™ COVID-19 test on March 27, 2020. The Abbott ID NOW COVID-19 test runs on the Abbott’s ID NOW™ platform and allows for rapid point of care molecular testing. Currently, there is worldwide health emergency caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). […]
Post: Message from the President: April 3, 2020
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 President and delighted at the accomplishments we have made together.
Page: Strategic Plan
SAGES Strategic Plan 2020-2023 VISION Reimagining surgical care for a healthier world. MISSION Innovate, educate and collaborate to improve patient care. VALUES SAGES is committed to the following Values: Inclusivity Innovation Service Excellence Global Community (and an unofficial value of FUN) GOALS Education: SAGES will lead the development and adoption of impactful programs. Innovation: SAGES […]Post: 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
TAVAC: Saranas Early Bird
Authors: Brendan Jones, MD; Nova Szoka, MD, FACS, FASMBS Saranas received FDA de novo approval for Early Bird Bleed Monitoring System on March 5, 2019. This device is a Class II device. The Early Bird Bleed Monitoring System is a first-of-its-kind device on the market to allow for early detection of endovascular bleeding complications. It […]Page: Official SAGES Fellowship Certification Drawing Rules
Who Can Enter ● Eligible 2019-2020 Fellows applying to the SAGES Fellowship Certification Program. ● 2018-2019 Fellowship Certification applicants and recipients. Drawing Entry Terms ● Entry into Prize Draw #1: Submit two (2) submitted laparoscopic fundoplication videos. ● Entry into Prize Draw #2: Submit two (2) laparoscopic fundoplication videos + one (1) inguinal hernia OR […]
Post: 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 from the week of March 22-29 Aerosolization of virus during laparoscopic surgery Concerns for […]
Post: 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 during this time of challenge to resources and personnel, every surgeon and institution is providing the very best […]