Publication Date
4-1-2023
Journal
Auris Nasus Larynx
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To identify differences in inpatient otolaryngology consultations and interventions for patients based on COVID-19.
METHODS: Records were reviewed for all patients for whom otolaryngology was consulted at a high-volume tertiary care hospital from April 30, 2020 to October 1, 2020. Demographic information, length of stay, COVID-19 status, indication for consultation, and otolaryngology interventions were recorded. Statistical analysis was performed using R software.
RESULTS: Bleeding composed a significantly higher proportion of otolaryngology consults in COVID-19 positive patients (28% vs. 8.4%, p
CONCLUSION: Bleeding and associated interventions comprised the predominant discrepancy between COVID-19 positive and negative patients in our cohort. We encourage routine use of simple and cost-effective methods to decrease risk of bleeding.
Keywords
Otolaryngology consults, Otorhinolaryngologic diseases, Covid-19, Epistaxis, Anticoagulation
Comments
PMID: 35961807