Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. John Lantis oversaw a busy vascular surgery department in New York City, seeing 350 patients weekly with vascular issues and performing numerous procedures. When the pandemic hit, elective surgeries were halted, outpatient visits dropped significantly, and Dr. Lantis had to switch to telemedicine to continue caring for patients. Despite challenges, he and his team adapted by using a telemedicine version of the WIfI score to assess patients’ wounds remotely. As New York City emerged from the surge, Dr. Lantis is now preparing for potential future surges by emphasizing the importance of telemedicine and maintaining a strong team.
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Wound Care During COVID-19
