There is no routine head and neck exam during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Abstract
Head and neck examinations are commonly performed by all physicians. In the era of the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which has a high viral load in the upper airways, these examinations and procedures of the upper aerodigestive tract must be approached with caution. Based on experience and evidence from SARS-CoV-1 and early experience with SARS-CoV-2, we provide our perspective and guidance on mitigating transmission risk during head and neck examination, upper airway endoscopy, and head and neck mucosal surgery including tracheostomy.
Medical subject headings
- Coronavirus Infections
- Cross Infection
- Diagnostic Tests, Routine
- Disease Transmission, Infectious
- Pandemics
- Pneumonia, Viral
- Practice Guidelines as Topic