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There is an absence of conclusive evidence of airborne transmission;however, the virus can be spread during aerosol generating procedures, such as intubation of the trachea 2,4 If transmission of COVID-19 were to occur during tracheal intubation or extubation, the severity of illness could be increased due to direct exposure to the high viral load in the sputum 2 The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has triggered clinical discussions regarding approaches to maintaining a safe environment for airway management The Centers for Disease Control recommends that anesthesia practitioners wear personal protective equipment (PPE) consisting of a properly fitted N95 or a powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) during airway manipulation to yield the highest level of protection 5 Healthcare innovators are adding further layers of protection for the amplified risk period of aerosol generating procedures Experiments conducted by Matava et al reviewed the efficacy of containing virus aerosolization with this measure 4 A visual tool evaluating viral spread with ultraviolent light was applied to the oropharynx and mid-trachea of a mannequin
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COVID-19: Protecting Anesthesia Practitioners During Airway Manipulation
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