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cord-267690-g0kesgjm	Mueller, Sarina K.	Considerations for Continuing Semielective and Emergency Otolaryngological Procedures During the COVID-19 Pandemic	2020-09-07		.txt	text/plain	2802	154	51	The objective of this study was to analyze procedures and outcomes of continuing semielective and emergency surgeries during the COVID-19 pandemic. CONCLUSIONS: Continuing selected otorhinolaryngological surgeries is crucial for patients' health, survival, and long-time quality of life, yet, the protection of the medical personnel has to be granted. In case of a negative SARS-CoV-2 test, the scheduled surgery was performed the following day without special protective equipment ( Figure 1A) . If the SARS-CoV-2 test result could not be awaited due to the condition of the patient, the surgery was performed with full protective equipment consisting of a FFP2 or FFP3 (filtering face piece mask), a gown, a face shield, and double gloves. If the SARS-CoV-2 test result was positive, surgery was also performed with the full protective equipment. If the SARS-CoV-2 test was negative, surgery was performed as in the semi-elective cases without the above named protective equipment ( Figure 1B ).	./cache/cord-267690-g0kesgjm.txt	./txt/cord-267690-g0kesgjm.txt