id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt cord-026806-pn4lwhr7 Zargar, Showkat Ali Gastrointestinal Endoscopy during COVID: Do Some, Leave Most 2020-05-16 .txt text/plain 1498 91 54 Therefore, these guidelines cannot be applied uniformly all over India and more or less usual business can start with caveat of complete adherence to standard operating procedure of infectious control protocols in combination with adherence to social distancing, frequent hand washing, use of protective gears, and organization of endoscopy teams and space in green zones. Chinese data are testimony to the fact that in Wuhan, China-epicenter of COVID-19-that in the initial weeks HCWs accounted for large number of total cases which was significantly reduced following adherence to infectious control practices. The informed consent requires "detailed and transparent" discussion on issues as follows: (1) acquisition of infection by HCWs from asymptomatic COVID-19 patient and also patient may develop full-fledged infection in postprocedure period blaming the endoscopist; (2) chances of acquisition of infection despite of adherence to infectious control protocols; and (3) risks involved in postponing otherwise medically indicated, time-sensitive procedure and reasons for delaying it. ./cache/cord-026806-pn4lwhr7.txt ./txt/cord-026806-pn4lwhr7.txt