Otolaryngology Consultations for COVID-19 Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study of Indications, Interventions, and Considerations

Authors

Kunal R Shetty
Brady J Anderson
Jumah G Ahmad
Lucy X Liu
Kevin Chow
Samuel G Erickson
Shohan Shetty
Amber U Luong

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

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PMID: 35961807