The microscope drape method to reduce aerosolisation during endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery in the COVID era. How i do it.
Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol
; 278(2): 573-576, 2021 Feb.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-893274
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Otolaryngologists are faced with concerning challenges since the onset of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic due to significant risk of occupational infection. Transmission can happen during intraoperative exposure to viral particles carried by droplets or aerosols. Endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery are notable for causing aerosolisation, putting healthcare staff at substantial risk.METHOD:
We describe the creation of a tight-seal tent from a microscope drape covering the operative field and the operator's hands with the aim to contain aerosols during transnasal endoscopic surgery.CONCLUSION:
The microscope drape technique is a simple barrier measure that could potentially improve safety during endoscopic procedures.Keywords
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Child
/
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol
Journal subject:
Otolaryngology
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
S00405-020-06441-6
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