Abstract
The focus of this review is to present the consensus of head and neck surgery experts on tracheostomy during COVID-19 outbreak. Considerations about the ideal time to perform, surgical team, appropriate location, technique, and the necessary surgical equipment of the procedure were described to minimize risks of contamination of health care workers and hospital facilities.
Highlights
Tedros stressed that our "commitment to public health, science and to serving all the people of the world without fear or favour remains absolute." The
WHO has released a substantial update to its COVID-19 dashboard, offering better data visualization
The news article is available here and the dashboard is available on the WHO COVID-19 webpage here
Summary
While the majority of patients with COVID-19 have mild or moderated illness, it is estimated that 20% of affected patients will need oxygen. WHO has recently published “Oxygen sources and distribution for COVID-19 treatment centres”, available here, that describes in detail how to surge oxygen systems and distribution. The COVID-19 Essential Supply Forecast Tool (ESFT), found here, can be used to forecast the total needs of oxygen and associated consumables and accessories (i.e. essential oxygen delivery devices and pulse oximeters). The forecast can be compared to the existing oxygen supply availability. This method provides a way to identify a contextually appropriate oxygen surge strategy based on structures, capabilities, practices and technologies. Decision-makers can use this strategy to frame and implement a surge plan
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