Respiratory Protective Equipment for Healthcare Providers During Coronavirus Pandemic: "Nec Temere, Nec Timide"

In otorhinolaryngology-head and neck surgery, there are several routine and surgical procedures applied to the upper airway that generate droplets and/or aerosols. Therefore, otorhinolaryngology-head and neck surgeons are at higher risk of being exposed to viral content. The COVID-19 pandemic has sh...

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Published inTurkish Archives of Otorhinolaryngology Vol. 58; no. 4; p. 268
Main Authors Cobanoglu, H. Bengu, Eskuzmir, Gorkem, Gokcan, Mustafa Kursat
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published AVES 01.12.2020
Subjects
Control
Epidemics
Otolaryngologists
Respirators
Safety and security measures
Surgeons
Turkey
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Summary:In otorhinolaryngology-head and neck surgery, there are several routine and surgical procedures applied to the upper airway that generate droplets and/or aerosols. Therefore, otorhinolaryngology-head and neck surgeons are at higher risk of being exposed to viral content. The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the world with approximately 30 million affected cases and more than 900.000 deaths officially reported in more than 200 countries/regions from March 11 (th), 2020 to date (September 12 (th), 2020). Ail healthcare providers working at the frontlines of the fight against the COVID-19 are at risk of contracting the virus. In this review, we discuss the efficacy of the different types of respiratory protective equipment and remind about the surgery-based respiratory protection strategies in otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgeries in the light of the latest literature. Keywords: Otorhinolaryngology, COVID-19, contagious infection, healthcare provider, personal protective equipment, virus disease
ISSN:2149-3987
DOI:10.5152/tao.2020.5719