Safety for the Rhinologist in the Age of COVID-19: Mask Use, Nasal Corticosteroids, Saline Irrigation, and Endoscopic Procedures – Literature Review
Conclusion N95 respirators are essential for the adequate protection of otolaryngologists. If reuse is necessary, physical methods of sterilization must be employed. No evidence was found to contraindicate the use of nasal corticosteroids, whether acute (in the management of sinonasal inflammatory conditions) or continued (in patients who use them chronically). Nasal irrigation with saline solution apparently does not increase the risk in the context of COVID-19. Nasal endoscopic procedures should only be performed after testing the patient for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), and the surgical team must wear full personal protective equipment to prevent aerosol exposure. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. Rua do Matoso 170, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 20270-135, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Kosugi, Eduardo Macoto Villa, Jonatas Figueiredo Ramos, Henrique Faria Luz-Matsumoto, Gabriela Ricci Serrano, Thiago Luis Infanger Campos, Carlos Augusto Correia de Barreto, Carolina Cincur á Lima, Clara M ônica Fornazieri, Marco Aur élio Piltcher, Ota Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
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