Table 1 Procedures and examinations that potentially generate aerosols during the practice of otorhinolaryngology - head and neck surgery
Procedures | Related Risk |
|---|---|
Flexible and rigid laryngoscopy | Potential aerosol generation |
Nasoendoscopy | Droplet generation by sneezing |
Open suction of oral, nasal and aural cavities | Potential aerosol generation |
Change of tracheostomy | Potential aerosol generation |
Endoscopic guided insertion of feeding tube | Potential aerosol generation by coughing and gag reflex |
Tracheoesophageal prosthesis | Potential aerosol generation |
Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing | Potential aerosol generation by coughing during aspiration |