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Diagnostic and therapeutic endonasal rhinologic procedures generating aerosol during COVID-19 pandemic: a systematized review / Procedimentos endonasais de rinologia diagnósticos e terapêuticos geradores de aerossóis durante a pandemia de Covid-19: uma revisão sistematizada,
Tuli, Isha Preet; Trehan, Sandeep; Khandelwal, Kirti; Chamoli, Priyanka; Nagendra, Sneha; Tomar, Aashish; Sharma, Shilpam.
  • Tuli, Isha Preet; Vardhman Mahavir Medical College. Safdarjung Hospital. Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. New Delhi. IN
  • Trehan, Sandeep; Vardhman Mahavir Medical College. Safdarjung Hospital. Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. New Delhi. IN
  • Khandelwal, Kirti; Vardhman Mahavir Medical College. Safdarjung Hospital. Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. New Delhi. IN
  • Chamoli, Priyanka; Vardhman Mahavir Medical College. Safdarjung Hospital. Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. New Delhi. IN
  • Nagendra, Sneha; Vardhman Mahavir Medical College. Safdarjung Hospital. Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. New Delhi. IN
  • Tomar, Aashish; Vardhman Mahavir Medical College. Safdarjung Hospital. Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. New Delhi. IN
  • Sharma, Shilpam; Vardhman Mahavir Medical College. Safdarjung Hospital. Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. New Delhi. IN
Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; 87(4): 469-477, July-Aug. 2021. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1285719
ABSTRACT
Abstract Introduction Most rhinologic procedures, particularly endoscopic sinonasal procedures, are liable to produce aerosols. The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-Co V-2) transmits via respiratory droplets, but the degree of its spread through airborne routes by aerosol is unclear. Objective The aim of this article is to counsel rhinologists on how to modify their conventional practice during the COVID-19 pandemic by prioritising the need of procedures, identifying aerosol- generating procedures and using precise personal protection equipment for various endonasal procedures. Methods We did a review of articles indexed for MEDLINE on PubMed, ENT Cochrane, DOAJ and Web of Science databases using the keywords nasal endoscopy, SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, aerosol generating medical procedures and rhinology to formulate guidelines for the safety of healthcare workers. Results The review included evidence from 28 articles from the otorhinolaryngology, surgery, infectious disease, head and neck surgery and cancer biology literature. We have provided recommendations and relevant information for rhinologists during the COVID-19 pandemic, based on the available studies and data, to warrant high-quality patient care and requisite levels of infection prevention during rhinology procedures. Conclusion In rhinology, marked care is advised during nasal packing, electrocauterisation and use of high-speed rotating devices in potentially infected tissue as they are considerable aerosol- producing procedures. The choice of personal protective equipment is based on the risk of exposure and possible modes of aerosol generation.
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Resumo Introdução A maioria dos procedimentos rinológicos, principalmente os procedimentos endoscópicos nasossinusais, é suscetível à produção de aerossóis. A síndrome respiratória aguda grave coronavírus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) é transmitida através de gotículas respiratórias, mas o grau de sua disseminação através de aerossóis por via aérea não é claro. Objetivos Orientar os rinologistas sobre como modificar sua prática convencional durante a pandemia de Covid-19, priorizar a necessidade de procedimentos, identificar procedimentos geradores de aerossol e usar equipamento de proteção individual de precisão para vários procedimentos endonasais. Método Fizemos uma revisão de artigos indexados na Medline por meio das bases de dados PubMed, ENT Cochrane, DOAJ e Web of Science, com as palavras-chave nasal endoscopy, SARS-CoV-2, Covid-19, aerosol-generating medical procedures e rhinology para formular diretrizes para a segurança dos profissionais de saúde. Resultados A revisão incluiu evidências de 28 artigos de otorrinolaringologia, cirurgia, doenças infecciosas, cirurgia de cabeça e pescoço e biologia do câncer. Fornecemos recomendações e informações relevantes para rinologistas durante a pandemia de Covid-19, com base nos estudos e dados disponíveis, para garantir atendimento de alta qualidade ao paciente e níveis necessários de prevenção da infecção durante procedimentos de rinologia. Conclusões Em rinologia, recomenda-se cuidado acentuado durante o tamponamento nasal, eletrocauterização e uso de dispositivos rotativos de alta velocidade em tecidos potencialmente infectados, pois esses procedimentos são consideráveis produtores de aerossóis. A escolha do equipamento de proteção individual é baseada no risco de exposição e nos possíveis modos de geração de aerossol.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Pandemics / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Practice guideline / Prognostic study / Screening study / Systematic reviews Language: English Journal: Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) Journal subject: Otolaryngology Year: 2021 Type: Article Affiliation country: India Institution/Affiliation country: Vardhman Mahavir Medical College/IN

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Pandemics / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Practice guideline / Prognostic study / Screening study / Systematic reviews Language: English Journal: Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) Journal subject: Otolaryngology Year: 2021 Type: Article Affiliation country: India Institution/Affiliation country: Vardhman Mahavir Medical College/IN