There is no routine head and neck exam during the COVID-19 pandemic
- 1 June 2020
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Head & Neck
- Vol. 42 (6), 1235-1239
- https://doi.org/10.1002/hed.26168
Abstract
Head and neck examinations are commonly performed by all physicians. In the era of the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which has a high viral load in the upper airways, these examinations and procedures of the upper aerodigestive tract must be approached with caution. Based on experience and evidence from SARS-CoV-1 and early experience with SARS-CoV-2, we provide our perspective and guidance on mitigating transmission risk during head and neck examination, upper airway endoscopy, and head and neck mucosal surgery including tracheostomy.Keywords
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