SARS‐CoV‐2 identified by universal preoperative COVID‐19 testing prior to emergency surgery: Case of an asymptomatic pediatric patient requiring emergency surgery – Racette – – Clinical Case Reports
1. INTRODUCTION The COVID-19 pandemic involves delaying non-emergency healthcare appointments to prevent transmission and preserve PPE. The availability of this equipment and testing capacity may vary depending on patients and healthcare systems. This case emphasizes the importance of identifying patients carrying SARS-CoV-2, regardless of symptoms, prior to procedures. Because children have milder symptoms than adults, […]





