A systematic review of contamination (aerosol, splatter and droplet generation) associated with oral surgery and its relevance to COVID-19.
Jennifer Elizabeth GallagherSukriti KcIlona G JohnsonWaraf Al-YaseenRhiannon JonesScott McGregorMark D RobertsonRebecca HarrisNicola Patricia InnesWilliam G WadePublished in: BDJ open (2020)
A risk of contamination (microbiological, visible and imperceptible blood) to patients, dental team members and the clinical environment is present during oral surgery procedures, including routine extractions. However, the extent of contamination has not been explored fully in relation to time and distance. Variability across studies with regards to the analysis methods used and outcome measures makes it difficult to draw robust conclusions. Further studies with improved methodologies, including higher test sensitivity and consideration of viruses, are required to validate these findings.
Keyphrases
- risk assessment
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- health risk
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- sars cov
- human health
- coronavirus disease
- newly diagnosed
- case control
- surgical site infection
- peritoneal dialysis
- prognostic factors
- palliative care
- clinical practice
- heavy metals
- atrial fibrillation
- patient reported outcomes
- quality improvement
- patient reported