Microsurgical procedures during COVID-19 pandemic: the VITOM ® 3D-HD exoscopic system as alternative to the operating microscope to properly use personal protective equipment (PPE)

ConclusionThe use of protocols to reduce the virus spreading is mandatory to safely treat also patients potentially SARS-CoV-2 infected. The described surgical setup is advisable to manage urgent microsurgical procedures along the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, being applicable PPE necessary to treat potentially or confirmed SARS-CoV-2-infected patients.

Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - May 19, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research