Author: Kligerman, Maxwell P.; Vukkadala, Neelaysh; Tsang, Raymond K. Y.; Sunwoo, John B.; Holsinger, F. Christopher; Chan, Jason Y. K.; Damrose, Edward J.; Kearney, Ann; Starmer, Heather M.
Title: Managing head and neck cancer patients with tracheostomy or laryngectomy during the COVIDâ€19 pandemic Cord-id: fsuab9bx Document date: 2020_4_23
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Snippet: Head and neck cancer patients with tracheostomies and laryngectomies, as well as their healthcare providers, face unique challenges in the context of the current COVIDâ€19 pandemic. This document consolidates best available evidence to date and presents recommendations to minimize the risks of aerosolization and SARSâ€CoVâ€2 exposures in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. The cornerstones of these recommendations include the use of closedâ€circuit ventilation whenever possible, cuff
Document: Head and neck cancer patients with tracheostomies and laryngectomies, as well as their healthcare providers, face unique challenges in the context of the current COVIDâ€19 pandemic. This document consolidates best available evidence to date and presents recommendations to minimize the risks of aerosolization and SARSâ€CoVâ€2 exposures in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. The cornerstones of these recommendations include the use of closedâ€circuit ventilation whenever possible, cuffed tracheostomy tubes, judicious use of heat moisture exchange units, appropriate personal protective equipment for providers and patients, meticulous hand hygiene, and minimal manipulation of tracheostomy tubes.
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