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.