Objective:To review guidelines for otologic procedures during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and to present a protocol for emergent or urgent mastoidectomy at our institution.Data sources:Guidelines regarding emergent and ur...Objective:To review guidelines for otologic procedures during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and to present a protocol for emergent or urgent mastoidectomy at our institution.Data sources:Guidelines regarding emergent and urgent otologic procedures from otolaryngo-logic societies are reviewed.We described a protocol for emergent or urgent mastoidectomy at our institution.Conclusion:Patients requiring urgent or emergent mastoidectomy during the COVID-19 pandemic require prompt treatment.We make the following recommendations:Emergent or urgent otologic procedures should be performed in a contained environment,such as a tent created by the microscope drape.The surgical team should practice using instruments in the tent setup to prepare for real cases.Otologic procedures should adhere to guidelines set for high-risk procedures.展开更多
Introduction COVID-19,the respiratory illness caused by the novel SARSCoV-2 virus has rapidly emerged as a serious global health concern.As of March 12,2020,the World Health Organization(WHO)has declared this virus a ...Introduction COVID-19,the respiratory illness caused by the novel SARSCoV-2 virus has rapidly emerged as a serious global health concern.As of March 12,2020,the World Health Organization(WHO)has declared this virus a pandemic.1 In the United States,there have been 35,841 cases diagnosed and 465 deaths,with both prevalence and mortality continuing to escalate.2 The WHO and has enacted various protocols for healthcare institutions internationally in an attempt to slow the spread of disease,3 including adjustments for procedures performed by otolaryngologists.This paper aims to review the current literature pertaining to adjustments in nasal endoscopy protocols and appropriate precautions in the era of COVID-19.展开更多
文摘Objective:To review guidelines for otologic procedures during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and to present a protocol for emergent or urgent mastoidectomy at our institution.Data sources:Guidelines regarding emergent and urgent otologic procedures from otolaryngo-logic societies are reviewed.We described a protocol for emergent or urgent mastoidectomy at our institution.Conclusion:Patients requiring urgent or emergent mastoidectomy during the COVID-19 pandemic require prompt treatment.We make the following recommendations:Emergent or urgent otologic procedures should be performed in a contained environment,such as a tent created by the microscope drape.The surgical team should practice using instruments in the tent setup to prepare for real cases.Otologic procedures should adhere to guidelines set for high-risk procedures.
文摘Introduction COVID-19,the respiratory illness caused by the novel SARSCoV-2 virus has rapidly emerged as a serious global health concern.As of March 12,2020,the World Health Organization(WHO)has declared this virus a pandemic.1 In the United States,there have been 35,841 cases diagnosed and 465 deaths,with both prevalence and mortality continuing to escalate.2 The WHO and has enacted various protocols for healthcare institutions internationally in an attempt to slow the spread of disease,3 including adjustments for procedures performed by otolaryngologists.This paper aims to review the current literature pertaining to adjustments in nasal endoscopy protocols and appropriate precautions in the era of COVID-19.
