Open Tracheostomy for Critically Ill Patients with COVID-19.

Background: COVID-19 is a worldwide pandemic, with many patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation. Tracheostomy can shorten ICU length of stay and help weaning. .

Olfactory and taste disorders in healthcare workers with COVID-19 infection.

Purpose: Severe acute respiratory syndrome caused by COVID-19 has spread globally for the last few months. Healthcare workers (HCW) are overexposed and infection rates are higher than in the rest of the population. Strict clinical assessment is paramount to detect suspicious cases.