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<p>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.</p>
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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.

Management of epistaxis during COVID-19 pandemic

Romanian Journal of Rhinology

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Epistaxis represents a commonly encountered manifestation in the ENT Emergency Department. Healthcare providers working in the ENT Emergency Department are at...

Management of epistaxis during COVID-19 pandemic

Published Online: Apr 30, 2021

Page range: 50 - 52

Received: Oct 17, 2020

Accepted: Nov 02, 2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rjr-2021-0010

Keywords
epistaxis, COVID-19, management

© 2021 Rahul Mishra et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Management of epistaxis during COVID-19 pandemic

Published Online: Apr 30, 2021

Page range: 50 - 52

Received: Oct 17, 2020

Accepted: Nov 02, 2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rjr-2021-0010

Keywordsepistaxis, COVID-19, management

© 2021 Rahul Mishra et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
epistaxis, COVID-19, management