Recommendations on infection prevention and control in operating room used for patients suspected or confirmed with COVID-19

Based on the epidemiological characteristics of COVID-19, and relevant laws, regulations, plans and guidelines of infection prevention and control, operating theater nursing specialists in Guangdong province formulated the first edition of recommendations on infection prevention and control in operating theater used for patients suspected or confirmed with COVID-19. The recommendations cover the preparations of operating theater, operating material and operators, patient transport, intraoperative and postoperative management, and other aspects. The aim of recommendations is to prevent and control cross infection during operations for patients with COVID-19，which would provide reference for hospital operating theaters all over the country. Key words: COVID-19; Operating room; Infection prevention and control