3 research outputs found
COVID-19 infection and its influence in otorhinolaryngology-head and neck surgery
Introduction The novel coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has rapidly spread
worldwide, challenging healthcare resources and communities to an
unprecedent degree. Simultaneously, the amount of clinical and scientific information
released has overwhelmed journal platforms.
Objectives This review aims to summarize the available diagnostic tools and current
guidelines to safely assist patients while limiting the exposure of otolaryngologists
during this pandemic.
Data Synthesis Key articles were retrieved from the following databases: PubMed,
Lancet, Springer Nature, BioMed Central, JAMA network and MEDLINE, as well as updated
documents from the Spanish Ministry of Health, World Health Organization, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, Spanish Association of Surgeons, ENT-UK, American
College of Surgeons, and American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
The terms used for the search were: COVID-19, Test COVID, Surgery in COVID, 2019-nCoV,
‘coronavirus’, and SARS-CoV-2. A total of 10,245 papers were retrieved. The inclusion criteria
for the review included: COVID-19 testing (n ¼ 531), society guidelines for otolaryngologyhead and neck surgery patient care in the outpatient clinic (n ¼ 10) and surgical (n ¼ 18)
settings. Studies not related to COVID-19 diagnosis were excluded.
Conclusion Healthcare institutions around the world are outlining their own protocols
regarding laboratory testing and personnel protective equipment usage based upon
medical societies recommendations during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have summarized
the available laboratory tests and their respective sensitivity and specificity. Moreover,
clinical guidelines from different societies were reviewed and summarized to facilitate
guidance for otolaryngologists in the operating room and in the clinical settings
COVID-19 infection and its influence in otorhinolaryngology-head and neck surgery
Introduction The novel coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has rapidly spread
worldwide, challenging healthcare resources and communities to an
unprecedent degree. Simultaneously, the amount of clinical and scientific information
released has overwhelmed journal platforms.
Objectives This review aims to summarize the available diagnostic tools and current
guidelines to safely assist patients while limiting the exposure of otolaryngologists
during this pandemic.
Data Synthesis Key articles were retrieved from the following databases: PubMed,
Lancet, Springer Nature, BioMed Central, JAMA network and MEDLINE, as well as updated
documents from the Spanish Ministry of Health, World Health Organization, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, Spanish Association of Surgeons, ENT-UK, American
College of Surgeons, and American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
The terms used for the search were: COVID-19, Test COVID, Surgery in COVID, 2019-nCoV,
‘coronavirus’, and SARS-CoV-2. A total of 10,245 papers were retrieved. The inclusion criteria
for the review included: COVID-19 testing (n ¼ 531), society guidelines for otolaryngologyhead and neck surgery patient care in the outpatient clinic (n ¼ 10) and surgical (n ¼ 18)
settings. Studies not related to COVID-19 diagnosis were excluded.
Conclusion Healthcare institutions around the world are outlining their own protocols
regarding laboratory testing and personnel protective equipment usage based upon
medical societies recommendations during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have summarized
the available laboratory tests and their respective sensitivity and specificity. Moreover,
clinical guidelines from different societies were reviewed and summarized to facilitate
guidance for otolaryngologists in the operating room and in the clinical settings