In-hospital airway management of COVID-19 patients
Elise H. Sullivan, Lauren E. Gibson, Lorenzo Berra, Marvin G. Chang, Edward A. Bittner
Abstract
Those involved in the airway management of COVID-19 patients are particularly at risk. Here, we describe a practical, stepwise protocol for safe in-hospital airway management in patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Airway managementAirway2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)PandemicIntensive care medicineEmergency medicineInternal medicineAnesthesiaVirologyOutbreakDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)Airway Management and Intubation TechniquesRespiratory Support and MechanismsCardiac Arrest and Resuscitation