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. 2020 Jul;163(1):107-109.
doi: 10.1177/0194599820928977. Epub 2020 May 19.

Application of a Modified Endoscopy Face Mask for Flexible Laryngoscopy During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Vishal Narwani  1 , Nikita Kohli  1 , Michael Z Lerner  1
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Application of a Modified Endoscopy Face Mask for Flexible Laryngoscopy During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Vishal Narwani et al. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020 Jul.

Abstract

Diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy (DFL) is a critical tool in the armamentarium of an otolaryngologist. However, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, DFL represents a high-risk procedure for patients and otolaryngologists due to the risk of aerosolization. In cases where DFL is required, in patients with COVID-19 positivity or unknown COVID-19 status, we describe the use of a modified endoscopy face mask as an adjunct to personal protection equipment to reduce occupational transmission of COVID-19 while performing DFL. Our modified endoscopy mask provides an additional barrier against the transmission of airborne pathogens. The modified endoscopy face mask may also serve as a useful tool for otolaryngologists as they return to performing more aerosol-generating procedures in the outpatient setting.

Keywords: AGP; COVID-19; DFL; aerosol generating procedure; diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy; flexible laryngoscopy; otolaryngology.

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