Reducing the risks of endoscopic sinonasal surgery in the Covid-19 era.

Objectives: Many routine sinonasal procedures utilising powered instruments are regarded as aerosol-generating. This study aimed to assess how different instrument settings affect detectable droplet spread and patterns of aerosolised droplet spread during simulated sinonasal surgery in order to identify mitigation strategies.

Design: Simulation series using three-dimensional (3-D) printed sinonasal model.

Management of new onset loss of sense of smell during the COVID-19 pandemic - BRS Consensus Guidelines.

Objectives: The primary aim of the study is to provide recommendations for the investigation and management of patients with new onset loss of sense of smell during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Design: After undertaking a literature review, we used the RAND/UCLA methodology with a multi-step process to reach consensus about treatment options, onward referral, and imaging.

Setting And Participants: An expert panel consisting of 15 members was assembled.