Tracheostomy care during COVID 19 pandemic in a head and neck oncology unit

•Aerosol Generating Procedures (AGP) and interventions are challenging during COVID-19.•During Emergencies AGP poses a major threat to health care workers and other patients.•Minimisation of aerosolisation is best achieved by techniques such as closed suctioning and enhanced use of HME.

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Published in:Oral oncology 2020-08, Vol.107, p.104810-104810, Article 104810
Main Author: Varghese, Bipin T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Betacoronavirus
Coronavirus Infections
COVID-19
Humans
Pandemics
Pneumonia, Viral
SARS-CoV-2
Tracheostomy
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Summary:•Aerosol Generating Procedures (AGP) and interventions are challenging during COVID-19.•During Emergencies AGP poses a major threat to health care workers and other patients.•Minimisation of aerosolisation is best achieved by techniques such as closed suctioning and enhanced use of HME.
ISSN:1368-8375
1879-0593
DOI:10.1016/j.oraloncology.2020.104810