Airway management of angioedema patients during the COVID‐19 pandemic. (1st November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chao, Tiffany N.; Atkins, Joshua H.; Qasim, Zaffer; Kearney, James J.; Mirza, Natasha; Rassekh, Christopher H.
• Is Part Of: World journal of otorhinolaryngology-head and neck surgery. Volume 6(2020)Supplement 1
• Page Start: S36
• Page End: S39
• Publication Date: 2020-11-01
• Subjects: COVID‐19 -- Angioedema -- Awake fiberoptic intubation -- Difficult airway -- Coronavirus -- SARS‐CoV‐2 -- Intubation; Otolaryngology; Head -- Surgery; Neck -- Surgery; Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1016/j.wjorl.2020.05.008
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2095-8811

Abstract

Abstract : Importance: The COVID‐19 pandemic is characterized by high transmissibility from patients with prolonged minimally‐ or asymptomatic periods, with a particularly increased risk of spread during aerosol‐generating procedures, including endotracheal intubation. Observations: All patients presenting with upper airway obstruction due to angioedema during this time should be carefully managed in a way that is safest for both patient and provider. Conclusions: For patients requiring emergent airway management during the COVID‐19 pandemic, minimization of aerosols while taking the necessary precautions to protect healthcare workers should are critical principles for their management.