Pediatric Neurosurgery After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Management Strategies from a Single Pediatric Hospital in Italy

Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Shutdown on Neurotrauma Volume in Pennsylvania

“…The present study does contain data on a subset of pediatric patients and several of these findings apply to both pediatric and adult patients. 8 , 9 …”

Pediatric neurosurgery AC-after COVID-19: What has really changed? A review of the literature

“…Most of the previously discussed topics give a realistic idea of the measures and strategies undertaken at the Meyer Children's Hospital in Florence during the Covid-19 pandemic. Many similarities were also found comparing the specific guidelines adopted by our hospital and the Giannina Gaslini Children's Hospital in Genoa ( 11 ).…”

Impact on neurosurgical management in a Level 1 trauma center post COVID-19 shelter-in-place restrictions

“…Similarly; Ceraudo et al documented a two-months delay at an Italian pediatric referral center; however; there was limited discussion on the role of shunt management. [13] The impact of delayed care for stroke management has consistently described more severe presentation; delayed time to presentation; and increased rates of vasospasm. [14] , [15] …”

“…Similar recovery timelines have been described with other institutions. [13] , [19] Using staffing again as an example, this can be important information for staff shift or holiday scheduling. Documented anticipation of the recovery is essential, and the use of central dashboards or interval census reports can help providers forecast the relief on resources that can be returned to the full complement of procedures.…”