Impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on otolaryngologic surgery: Brief commentary.
Head Neck
; 42(6): 1227-1234, 2020 06.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-47879
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a global health crisis and otolaryngologists are at increased occupational risk of contracting COVID-19. There are currently no uniform best-practice recommendations for otolaryngologic surgery in the setting of COVID-19.METHODS:
We reviewed relevant publications and position statements regarding the management of otolaryngology patients in the setting of COVID-19. Recommendations regarding clinical practice during the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) outbreaks were also reviewed.RESULTS:
Enhanced personal protective equipment (N95 respirator and face shield or powered air-purifying respirator, disposable cap and gown, gloves) is required for any otolaryngology patient with unknown, suspected, or positive COVID-19 status. Elective procedures should be postponed indefinitely, and clinical practice should be limited to patients with urgent or emergent needs.CONCLUSION:
We summarize current best-practice recommendations for otolaryngologists to ensure safety for themselves, their clinical staff, and their patients.Keywords
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures
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Cause of Death
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Practice Guidelines as Topic
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Coronavirus Infections
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Disease Transmission, Infectious
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Pandemics
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Head Neck
Journal subject:
Neoplasms
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Hed.26162
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