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In-hospital airway management of COVID-19 patients

Elise H Sullivan1, Lauren E Gibson1, Lorenzo Berra1

  • 1Department of Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine, and Critical Care, The Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.

Critical Care (London, England)
|June 7, 2020
PubMed

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Healthcare workers managing airways of COVID-19 patients face high risks. This study presents a practical, stepwise protocol for safe in-hospital airway management in these patients.

Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Critical Care

Background:

  • Healthcare professionals managing patients with COVID-19 are at significant risk of infection.
  • Airway management procedures pose a particular risk for aerosol generation and transmission.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a practical, stepwise protocol for safe in-hospital airway management.
  • To minimize the risk of transmission during airway management of COVID-19 patients.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a detailed, stepwise protocol for airway management.
  • Focus on safety measures for healthcare workers and patients.
  • Application in hospital settings for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases.

Main Results:

  • A structured protocol was developed and described.
  • The protocol aims to enhance safety during airway management procedures.
  • Implementation is targeted for in-hospital care of COVID-19 patients.

Conclusions:

  • A safe and practical protocol for airway management in COVID-19 patients is essential.
  • This stepwise approach can mitigate risks associated with airway procedures.
  • Adherence to the protocol supports infection control in critical care settings.

Keywords:
Airway managementCOVID-19 airway managementCOVID-19, coronavirusCoronavirus airway managementEmergency airway managementIn-hospital airway managementIntubation

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