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Airway management of angioedema patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chao, Tiffany N; Atkins, Joshua H; Qasim, Zaffer; Kearney, James J; Mirza, Natasha; Rassekh, Christopher H.
  • Chao TN; Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, United States.
  • Atkins JH; Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, United States.
  • Qasim Z; Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, United States.
  • Kearney JJ; Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, United States.
  • Mirza N; Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, United States.
  • Rassekh CH; Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, United States.
World J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg ; 6: S36-S39, 2020 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2254342
ABSTRACT
IMPORTANCE The COVID-19 pandemic is characterized by high transmissibility from patients with prolonged minimally- or asymptomatic periods, with a particularly increased risk of spread during aerosol-generating procedures, including endotracheal intubation. OBSERVATIONS All patients presenting with upper airway obstruction due to angioedema during this time should be carefully managed in a way that is safest for both patient and provider.

CONCLUSIONS:

For patients requiring emergent airway management during the COVID-19 pandemic, minimization of aerosols while taking the necessary precautions to protect healthcare workers should are critical principles for their management.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Language: English Journal: World J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.wjorl.2020.05.008

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Language: English Journal: World J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.wjorl.2020.05.008