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Aerosol generation during cadaveric simulation of otologic surgery and live cochlear implantation

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The risk of SARS‐CoV‐2 transmission to healthcare workers through airborne aerosolization during otologic surgery has not been characterized. The objective of this study was to describe and quantify the aerosol… Click to show full abstract

The risk of SARS‐CoV‐2 transmission to healthcare workers through airborne aerosolization during otologic surgery has not been characterized. The objective of this study was to describe and quantify the aerosol generation during common otologic procedures in both cadaveric surgical simulation and live patient surgery.

Keywords: aerosol generation; surgery; otologic surgery; simulation

Journal Title: Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology
Year Published: 2021

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