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Management of epistaxis during COVID-19 pandemic

Published:2021-04-30 Issue:42 Volume:11 Page:50-52
ISSN:2393-3356
Container-title:Romanian Journal of Rhinology
language:en
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Author:

Mishra Rahul¹,Sahoo Anjan Kumar²,Gosain Priyanka³

Affiliation:

1. Government of NCT of Delhi , India

2. Department of ENT , Maulana Azad Medical College , New Delhi , India

3. Advance Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Memorial Health Care System , Florida , USA

Abstract

Abstract Epistaxis represents a commonly encountered manifestation in the ENT Emergency Department. Healthcare providers working in the ENT Emergency Department are at high risk of COVID-19 infection both because of the high viral load in the upper airways and because of the asymptomatic presentation of COVID-19 disease. Special focus is needed for managing the balance between appropriate patient care and ensuring the safety of healthcare workers. Adequate preparation and modification of the procedures for bleeding control to minimize risk of spread is necessary. While managing, attention should be kept on less invasive methods with avoidance of aerosol-generating activities. Nonetheless, proper use and disposal of personal protective equipment is of utmost importance in stopping the spread of COVID-19.

Publisher

Walter de Gruyter GmbH

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