Aerosol generation during surgical tracheostomy in a patient with COVID-19

Significant concern exists regarding the risk of transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARSCov- 2) to health care workers during aerosol generating procedures. The risk of viral transmission to health care workers during tracheostomy insertion is unknown.

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Published in:Critical care and resuscitation 2020-12, Vol.22 (4), p.391-393
Main Authors: McGain, Forbes, Humphries, Ruhi S, Mora, Juan Carlos, Timms, Patrick, Hill, Fiona, French, Craig
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aerosols
Analysis
Care
Complications
COVID-19 (Disease)
Medical personnel and patient
Patients
Research Letters
Surgery
Tracheotomy
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Summary:Significant concern exists regarding the risk of transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARSCov- 2) to health care workers during aerosol generating procedures. The risk of viral transmission to health care workers during tracheostomy insertion is unknown.
ISSN:1441-2772
2652-9335
DOI:10.51893/2020.4.rl2r