Considerations for the otolaryngologist in the era of COVID-19: a review of the literature.
Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
; 28(4): 228-234, 2020 Aug.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-620215
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE OF REVIEW The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic, referred to as COVID-19, has spread throughout the globe since its first case in China in December 2019, leaving a significant number of people infected and clinically ill. The purpose of this review is to provide the current known clinical characteristics of and management for COVID-19 as it relates to otolaryngology. RECENT FINDINGS:
COVID-19 is a highly transmissible respiratory disease with common presenting symptoms of fever, cough, and fatigue. In the absence of available vaccines or antiviral therapies, symptomatic and respiratory support is the current standard of therapy. Measures to prevent further transmission have been enacted globally including social distancing and cancellation of public events. Given elevated viral load in the upper aerodigestive tract, extra precautions in patients with otolaryngology needs have been recommended for protection of both healthcare workers and patients.SUMMARY:
Otolaryngologists face unique risk from COVID-19. Maintaining appropriate preventive health measures and remaining updated on institutional clinical guidelines is paramount for both caretaker safety and patient care.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Occupational Health
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Infection Control
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Coronavirus Infections
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Disease Transmission, Infectious
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Pandemics
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Personal Protective Equipment
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Topics:
Vaccines
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
Journal subject:
Otolaryngology
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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