Management of tracheostomy during COVID-19 outbreak: Heat and moisture exchanger filter and closed suctioning system.

Oral Oncol

Unit of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Cagliari, University of Cagliari, Italy.

Published: July 2020

• Precautions for safer management of tracheostomy should be taken for all patients. • HMEFs and closed endotracheal suctioning systems protect patients and healthcare professionals. • Precaution for reduce the COVID-19 diffusion should be taken until the epidemic is controlled.

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