Union of the European Phoniatricians' position statement on the exit strategy of phoniatric and laryngological services: staying safe and getting back to normal after the peak of coronavirus disease 2019 (issued on 25th May 2020). Issue 8 (16th August 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Geneid, A; Nawka, T; Schindler, A; Oguz, H; Chrobok, V; Calcinoni, O; am Zehnhoff-Dinnesen, A; Neumann, K; Farahat, M; Abou-Elsaad, T; Moerman, M; Chavez, E; Fishman, J; Yazaki, R; Arnold, B; Frajkova, Z; Graf, S; Pflug, C; Drsata, J; Desuter, G; Samuelsson, C; Tedla, M; Costello, D; Sjögren, E; Hess, M; Kinnari, T; Rubin, J
• Is Part Of: Journal of laryngology & otology. Volume 134:Issue 8(2020)
• Page Start: 661
• Page End: 664
• Publication Date: 2020-08-16
• Subjects: Phoniatrics, -- Laryngology, -- Otorhinolaryngology, -- Voice, -- Swallowing, -- Pediatrics, -- Audiology, -- COVID-19; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1017/S002221512000122X
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-2151

Abstract

Abstract: Background: The following position statement from the Union of the European Phoniatricians, updated on 25th May 2020 (superseding the previous statement issued on 21st April 2020), contains a series of recommendations for phoniatricians and ENT surgeons who provide and/or run voice, swallowing, speech and language, or paediatric audiology services. Objectives: This material specifically aims to inform clinical practices in countries where clinics and operating theatres are reopening for elective work. It endeavours to present a current European view in relation to common procedures, many of which fall under the aegis of aerosol generating procedures. Conclusion: As evidence continues to build, some of the recommended practices will undoubtedly evolve, but it is hoped that the updated position statement will offer clinicians precepts on safe clinical practice.