The head and neck reconstruction and microvascular surgery
In the head and neck region the reconstructive surgeries have more risk
compared to other regions of the body. COVID-19 disease primarily
involves the respiratory tract. Respiratory droplets and oral secretion
may cause infection and cross infection in the surroundings. Care in the
reconstructive procedures to reduce aerosol
generation.18 During the time of patient induction and
extubation, minimal personal should be present in the room. Similarly,
at the time of tracheostomy also nonessential persons should be out of
the room. If possible, tracheostomy to be done under the transparent
plastic sheet to minimize the spread of droplets.