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Overview of Upper Airway Management During COVID-19 Outbreak: Head and Neck Surgeon's Perspective

Ahmad Al Omari1, Ra'ed Al-Ashqar1, Amjad Nuseir1

  • 1Otolaryngology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology.

The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|July 11, 2020
PubMed

Insights

Head and neck surgeons must implement safety guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. This overview provides evidence-based strategies for managing upper airways to prevent virus transmission to healthcare providers.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • The emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in late 2019 led to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • COVID-19 has caused millions of infections and deaths globally.
  • Human-to-human transmission occurs via droplets and direct contact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of COVID-19.
  • To highlight essential evidence-based guidelines for head and neck surgeons.
  • To ensure safe and effective management of the upper airway during the pandemic.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current evidence and guidelines.
  • Analysis of transmission routes of SARS-CoV-2.
  • Synthesis of best practices for airway management in head and neck surgery.

Main Results:

  • Identification of key risks associated with aerosol-generating procedures.
  • Summarization of personal protective equipment (PPE) recommendations.
  • Outline of strategies for patient triage and operating room protocols.

Conclusions:

  • Adherence to strict safety protocols is crucial for head and neck surgeons.
  • Effective airway management minimizes viral spread to healthcare professionals.
  • Evidence-based guidelines are essential for navigating the COVID-19 pandemic in surgical settings.

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