Elsevier

Oral Oncology

Volume 108, September 2020, 104844
Oral Oncology

Review
Systematic review of international guidelines for tracheostomy in COVID-19 patients

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Highlights

  • At this moment, the world lives under the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak pandemic.

  • Tracheostomy represent an essential procedure due the increasing admission in ICU departments.

  • Tracheostomy recommendations are needed to ensure the safety of healthcare workers.

Abstract

At this moment, the world lives under the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak pandemic. As Otolaryngologists - Head & Neck Surgeons, we need to perform and participate in examinations and procedures within the head and neck region and airway that carry a particularly high risk of exposure and infection because of aerosol and droplet contamination. One of those surgical procedures in demand at this moment is tracheostomy due the increasing ICU admissions. This review of international guidelines for tracheostomy in COVID-19 infected patients, aims to summarize in a systematic way the available recommendations: indications, timing, technique and safety measures for tracheostomy, from all over the world.

Keywords

Tracheostomy
Tracheotomy
SARS-CoV-2
Pandemic
COVID-19
Guideline

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Dr. Chiesa & Dr. Lechien have equally contributed to this work and should be regarded as joint first authors.

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