J Korean Soc Laryngol Phoniatr Logoped.  2022 Dec;33(3):160-165. 10.22469/jkslp.2022.33.3.160.

Laryngoscopy During the COVID-19 Pandemic

• Kim BH
• Lim YS

• KMID: 2539107
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.22469/jkslp.2022.33.3.160

Abstract

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has taken a toll on human lives and health systems worldwide and is still affecting all medical practices years later. In particular, much medical staff had to sacrifice in areas where the medical system was overloaded in the early stages of the outbreak and the resulting shortage of medical resources. In the future, another pandemic disease seems to emerge, which should threaten otolaryngologists inevitably. It is necessary to understand viral aerosolization and practice recommendations for COVID-19. These can guarantee the most effective treatment for the patients during the pandemic and protect the safety of our medical staff and patients.

Keyword

COVID-19; Laryngoscopy; Aerosol; Personal protective equipment; COVID-19; 후두경 검사; 에어로졸; 개인보호장구