Evolution of COVID-19 Guidelines for University of Washington Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Patient Care

Panesar, Kanvar; Dodson, Thomas B.; Lynch, John B.; Bryson-Cahn, Chloe; Chew, Lisa D.; Dillon, Jasjit K.

doi:10.1016/j.joms.2020.04.034

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“…17,24,25 UUUUUUU 18,20,24 (if does not have PAPR or FFP3), 28 (if PAPR not available), 17 (N95 with surgical mask over it if PAPR unavailable), 25 (consider Hazmat suit if the risk of exposure is high), 29…”

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Masks or N95 Respirators During COVID-19 Pandemic–Which One Should I Wear?

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Tannyhill

et al. 2020

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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Purpose: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused suffering and death around the world. Careful selection of facial protection is paramount for preventing virus spread among healthcare workers and preserving mask and N95 respirator supplies. Methods: This paper is a comprehensive review of literature written in English and available on Pubmed comparing the risk of viral respiratory infections when wearing masks and N95 respirators. Current international oral and maxillofacial surgery guidelines for mask and N95 respirator use, patient COVID-19 disease status, aerosol producing procedures were also collected and incorporated into a workflow for selecting appropriate facial protection for oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures during the current pandemic. Results: Most studies suggest N95 respirators and masks are equally protective against respiratory viruses. Some evidence favors N95 respirators, which are preferred for high-risk procedures when aerosol production is likely or when the COVID-19 status of a patient is positive or unknown. N95 respirators may also be used for multiple patients or reused depending on the type of procedure and condition of the respirator after each patient encounter. Conclusion: N95 respirators are preferred over masks against viral respiratory pathogens, especially during aerosol-generating procedures or when a patient's COVID-19 status is positive or unknown.

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Masks or N95 Respirators During COVID-19 Pandemic–Which One Should I Wear?

Zhang

Emery

Tannyhill

et al. 2020

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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“…There are several guidelines in managing patients during this pandemic era. Some institutions have laid out guidelines/recommendations on the management of patients with oral and maxillofacial conditions amid the COVID-19 pandemic [8,10,11]. Some of these are easily applicable in our setting while others may not be possible.…”

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Oral and maxillofacial surgical services amid COVID-19 pandemic: perspective from Tanzania

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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 is a global pandemic that affects individuals from all walks of life. Considering that the virus can be passed on directly from person to person through respiratory droplets, contact, fomites, and saliva, the oral and maxillofacial surgeons are exposed to COVID-19 in their daily clinical duties. This is because of the nature of their work, which entails working within a short distance from patients' oral cavity and upper airway. As such, there is a need for having locally tailored standard guidelines for managing patients with oral and maxillofacial conditions during the COVID 19 pandemic in Tanzania.

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“…each one, with the possibility of having false negatives as a result. 5 In some situations by the characteristics of the urgency the emergency is not possible to consider the realization of this protocol of 2 tests alternated for 24 hours. and it is essential to approach the patient immediately.…”

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confidence: 99%