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
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.
