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Since the outbreak of COVID-19, Medtronic continues to coordinate with our customers, employees and relevant public health authorities to better understand any emerging issues and ensure that appropriate guidelines and best practices are being followed. Our priority is the safety and wellbeing of our employees, our customers and the patients who rely on our products and the resilience of our shared communities.

COVID-19 IN THE OPERATING ROOM

Advanced Energy and Surgical Technologies

The information related to Coranavirus (COVID-19) changes daily as more data is being collected, analyzed and reported. Regions highly impacted by this virus are sharing surgical recommendations, which include managing exposure to droplets, bodily fluids, surgical smoke and aerosols.([FOOTNOTE=Zheng M, Boni L, Fingerhut A. Minimally invasive surgery and the novel coronavirus outbreak: lessons learned in China and Italy, Annals of Surgery. 2020],[ANCHOR=],[LINK=])

We have gathered questions and facts related to OR applications and Coranavirus, in order to support healthcare professionals in their OR settings.

SCREENING AND DIAGNOSIS DURING COVID-19

Gastrointestinal Health

During this time when GI societies have recommended delaying elective procedures([FOOTNOTE=ESGE and ESGENA Position Statement on gastrointestinal endoscopy and the COVID-19 pandemic (https://www.esge.com/assets/downloads/pdfs/general/ESGE_ESGENA_Position_Statement_gastrointestinal_endoscopy_COVID_19_pandemic.pdf) ],[ANCHOR=],[LINK=]), we would like to share how the PillCam™ capsule endoscopy (CE) platform can help alleviate the burden on hospitals while supporting efficient patient management.

We know that determining whether to perform an urgent procedure is a complex decision under today’s circumstances. PillCam™ capsule endoscopy can help your decision-making process and offer several benefits. 

COVID-19 Patient Concern Campaign Toolkit

We support you

Download the COVID-19 Patient Concern Campaign toolkit. It has been prepared to allow you to easily adapt the original source files, enabling you to translate to your local language, brand with your hospital logo and colour scheme and customise to your unique hospital situation. Everything you need has been provided:

  • Powerpoint explaining the different elements of the toolkit
  • Slogan ONE - Seeking Care - WE’RE READY FOR YOU
  • Slogan TWO - Peri-operative - WE'RE OPERATING SAFELY
  • Slogan THREE - Follow-up - WE'RE WITH YOU THROUGH RECOVERY

Disclaimer

PLEASE NOTE that the situation around COVID-19 is evolving and that the subject matter contained and/or referenced herein may change on a regular basis. Please refer to the CDC, WHO and relevant federal, state, governmental and local authorities for the most up-to-date information.

These materials have not been prepared for use in any particular jurisdiction and users of these materials should review these resources with appropriate medical and/or legal counsel and make their own determination as to the relevance to their particular practice setting and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

These materials are provided as general guidance and only for informational purposes and do not constitute medical or legal advice. By using any of these materials you confirm and agree that: 

i) none of Medtronic plc or any of its affiliates, employees, contractors, officers or directors (“Medtronic”), is responsible for any liability that may flow from the use of these materials; 

ii) that you have taken such steps as may be necessary to ensure that your use of the materials applies with applicable laws and regulations, and that the statements are accurate and appropriate for use having regard to your institution or practice, accordingly that Medtronic is not liable for any of the statements contained herein; 

iii) none of these materials are intended to induce the use or purchase of any Medtronic product or therapy.

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