Securing Posterior Auricular Incision with Button Headbands in Prominent Ear Patients Wearing Surgical Masks for Self-protection in the Pandemic

Abstract

In this letter, we describe an attachment on conventional headbands recommended for the postoperative period in prominent ear patients to confidently wear surgical masks without disturbing the posterior auricular incision.

Pulling Strings: Otoplasty Complicated by Wound Dehiscence in the Setting of Prolonged Mask Wearing

“…If alternative masks are unavailable or unaffordable, multiple methods have been described for modifying an ear loop mask to redistribute the pressure by using common items like a piece of plastic or headband with buttons. 10 Lauren Luther, BS 222 Richmond St Providence, RI 02903 E-mail: lauren_luther@brown.edu…”

A Method by Disposable Medical Hydrogel to Reduce Water Vapor in Goggles

“…Since the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic for the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19), self-protection and social distancing are strongly recommended for the global public to limit the transmission of the disease [1,2]. Articles reported that many countries are facing similar concerns, particularly as covid-19 outbreaks deepen around the world [2][3][4][5][6].…”

“…The operation of the medical staff completely depends on the small gap between the water droplets on the goggles, and even some medical staff cannot stick to their work because of the complete lack of vision [2]. To solve this problem, we plan to use disposable medical hydrogel paste on the inside of the metal strip above the mask, parallel to it (Fig.…”