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Airway management of angioedema patients during the COVID-19 pandemic
Tiffany N Chao1, Joshua H Atkins2, Zaffer Qasim3
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, United States.
Importance:
The COVID-19 pandemic is characterized by high transmissibility from patients with prolonged minimally- or asymptomatic periods, with a particularly increased risk of spread during aerosol-generating procedures, including endotracheal intubation.
Observations:
All patients presenting with upper airway obstruction due to angioedema during this time should be carefully managed in a way that is safest for both patient and provider.
Conclusions:
For patients requiring emergent airway management during the COVID-19 pandemic, minimization of aerosols while taking the necessary precautions to protect healthcare workers should are critical principles for their management.
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