Multidisciplinary management of laryngeal pathology identified in patients with COVID-19 following trans-laryngeal intubation and tracheostomy.

Sarah Boggiano Thomas Williams Sonya E GillPeter Dg AlexanderSadie KhwajaSarah WallaceBrendan A McGrath

Published in: Journal of the Intensive Care Society (2021)

FEES is beneficial in identifying occult pathologies and guiding management for laryngeal recovery. In our cohort, the incidence of laryngeal pathology was higher than a non-COVID-19 cohort with similar characteristics. We recommend multidisciplinary investigation and management of patients recovering from COVID-19 who required prolonged trans-laryngeal intubation and/or tracheostomy to optimise laryngeal recovery.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
cardiac arrest
mechanical ventilation
risk factors
quality improvement