Journal article
Ambient Noise Levels and Wireless Headsets for Communication in Aerosolizing Otolaryngology Surgery During COVID‐19
Abstract
The objective of this short scientific communication is to describe and test a strategy to overcome communication barriers in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) era otolaryngology operating rooms. Thirteen endoscopic sinus surgeries, 4 skull base surgeries, and 1 tracheotomy were performed with powered air-purifying respirators. During these surgeries, surgical team members donned headsets with microphones linked via conference call. Noise …
Authors
Levin M; Zhou K; Sommer EC; McHugh T; Sommer DD
Journal
Otolaryngology, Vol. 165, No. 4, pp. 528–531
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
October 2021
DOI
10.1177/0194599820986584
ISSN
0194-5998