Novel technique using surgical scrub sponges to protect the nose and face during prone ventilation for coronavirus disease 2019.
J Laryngol Otol
; 134(8): 735-738, 2020 Aug.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-678491
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Coronavirus disease 2019 is an international pandemic. One of the cardinal features is acute respiratory distress syndrome, and proning has been identified as beneficial for a subset of patients. However, proning is associated with pressure-related side effects, including injury to the nose and face.METHOD:
This paper describes a pressure-relieving technique using surgical scrub sponges. This technique was derived based on previous methods used in patients following rhinectomy.CONCLUSION:
The increased use of prone ventilation has resulted in a number of referrals to the ENT team with concerns regarding nasal pressure damage. The described technique, which is straightforward and uses readily available materials, has proven effective in relieving pressure in a small number of patients.Keywords
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Pressure
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Respiration, Artificial
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Surgical Sponges
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Prone Position
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Coronavirus Infections
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Pandemics
Type of study:
Observational study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J Laryngol Otol
Journal subject:
Otolaryngology
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
S0022215120001590
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