What is the Preferred Screening Tool for COVID‐19 in Asymptomatic Patients Undergoing a Surgical or Diagnostic Procedure?

Abstract

Pre-operative screening will differentiate if PPE is needed for procedures and which patients can safely have elective surgery during this COVID-19 pandemic and in the times to come. HRCT chest has no additional value in the pre-operative screening of asymptomatic patients. Screening can be performed with a symptom questionnaire, and additional screening with PCR testing in high-risk patient groups should be considered.