Objective Assessment of Aerosolization During Transnasal Endoscopy: A Systematic Review.

Sophia MatosArun SharmaDana Crosby

Published in: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2021)

The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has informed many considerations regarding patient and provider safety. It is valuable to understand the risk during outpatient otolaryngology procedures through the quantification of aerosolization. There are several effective methods to control aerosolization during these procedures. The findings of this systematic review will inform appropriate precautions to protect against spread of infectious agents by aerosolization.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
systematic review
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meta analyses
primary care
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respiratory syndrome coronavirus