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. 2020 Aug:107:104810.
doi: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2020.104810. Epub 2020 May 19.

Tracheostomy care during COVID 19 pandemic in a head and neck oncology unit

Bipin T Varghese  1
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Tracheostomy care during COVID 19 pandemic in a head and neck oncology unit

Bipin T Varghese. Oral Oncol. 2020 Aug.

Abstract

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    Aerosol Generating Procedures (AGP) and interventions are challenging during COVID-19.

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    During Emergencies AGP poses a major threat to health care workers and other patients.

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    Minimisation of aerosolisation is best achieved by techniques such as closed suctioning and enhanced use of HME.

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