Acute respiratory failure in ards: ıs it "typical" covid-19? fatin r polat 1, *, ılhan bali 1, yasin duran 1, ıhsan gunduz 2 and kıvanc tas 1

Abstract Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) is a potentially infectious and fatal disease that is caused severe acute respiratory syndrome. A case, who was formed postoperatively, of acute respiratory distress syndrome (suspected Covid-19) has been presented and relevant literature reviewed. And, Surgeons' need for covid-19 guidance was discussed. Keywords: ARDS; Covid-19 and Surgery