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cord-312708-9ywu6r2t	Sharma, Dhruv	Cadaveric Simulation of Otologic Procedures: An Analysis of Droplet Splatter Patterns During the COVID-19 Pandemic	2020-05-19		.txt	text/plain	2222	124	47	OBJECTIVE: The otolaryngology community has significant concerns regarding the spread of SARS-CoV-2 through droplet contamination and viral aerosolization during head and neck examinations and procedures. RESULTS: There were no fluorescein droplets or splatter contamination observed in the measured surgical field in any direction after myringotomy and insertion of ventilation tube. 7 As a result, the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery has issued a position statement to limit elective procedures requiring interaction with upper airway mucosal surfaces or those with increased risk of aerosolization, which may include otologic procedures such as myringotomy and mastoidectomy. Since the upper respiratory tract harbors a high viral load, 3 otolaryngologists are vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2 transmission while performing head and neck procedures that utilize suction and powered instrumentation, such as the surgical drill, especially if they are doing so without appropriate protective personal equipment.	./cache/cord-312708-9ywu6r2t.txt	./txt/cord-312708-9ywu6r2t.txt