Povidone-iodine solution as SARS-CoV-2 prophylaxis for procedures of the upper aerodigestive tract a theoretical framework

Povidone-iodine solution as SARS-CoV-2 prophylaxis for procedures of the upper aerodigestive tract a theoretical framework

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns of inadvertent SARS-CoV-2 transmission to healthcare workers during routine procedures of the aerodigestive tract in asymptomatic COVID-19 patients. Current efforts to mitigate this risk focus on Personal Protective Equipment, including h...

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Main Authors: Syed H. S. Naqvi, Martin J. Citardi, Davide Cattano, Luis Ostrosky-Zeichner, Mark I. Knackstedt, Ron J. Karni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Subjects:
Povidone-iodine
Betadine
SARS-CoV-2
Prophylaxis
COVID-19
Upper Aerodigestive tract
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40463-020-00474-x

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