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The Impact Of Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Infection On Ambulatory Procedures And Associated Delays In Care For Asymptomatic Patients, C. G. Larsen, C. D. Bub, B. C. Schaffler, T. Walden, J. M. Intravia Jan 2021

The Impact Of Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Infection On Ambulatory Procedures And Associated Delays In Care For Asymptomatic Patients, C. G. Larsen, C. D. Bub, B. C. Schaffler, T. Walden, J. M. Intravia

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© 2021 Elsevier Inc. Background: Since the reopening of ambulatory centers, minimal data has been reported regarding positive tests among patients undergoing ambulatory procedures, associated delays in care, and outcomes of patients previously positive for coronavirus disease 2019. Methods: A retrospective observational case series of ambulatory procedures was performed. Records since the reopening of ambulatory centers in New York were searched for patients with positive coronavirus disease 2019 nasal swab results who underwent ambulatory procedures. Chart reviews were conducted to determine coronavirus disease history and hospitalizations, demographic information, procedure details, and 30-day admissions. Results: A total of 3,762 patients underwent …