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COVID-19 and the Otolaryngologist: Preliminary Evidence-Based Review

Neelaysh Vukkadala1, Z Jason Qian1, F Christopher Holsinger1

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, U.S.A.

The Laryngoscope
|March 29, 2020
PubMed

Insights

Otolaryngologists face high risks from the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19) due to their work. This guidance offers practical strategies for managing COVID-19 in otolaryngology settings.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Otolaryngology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The SARS-CoV-2 virus, causing COVID-19, emerged in late 2019.
  • Otolaryngologists are at high risk due to proximity to patient airways.
  • Early COVID-19 outbreaks heavily impacted healthcare workers in Wuhan, China.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide essential COVID-19 management information for otolaryngologists.
  • To offer preliminary guidance for frontline otolaryngology care during the pandemic.
  • To share practical strategies implemented globally and at Stanford University.

Main Methods:

  • Review of management practices in China and other countries.
  • Incorporation of practical strategies from Stanford University.
  • Focus on otolaryngology-specific considerations for COVID-19.

Main Results:

  • Identification of unique risks for otolaryngologists.
  • Compilation of relevant COVID-19 management protocols.
  • Development of practical strategies for frontline care.

Conclusions:

  • Otolaryngologists require specific guidance for COVID-19 patient management.
  • Adaptation of global and institutional practices is crucial.
  • Proactive strategies are essential for protecting healthcare workers and patients.

Keywords:
COVID-19SARS-CoV-2clinical practice guidelinesevidence-based medicineinfectious disease

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