Positive/PUI or Unknown
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Location: ICU preferred, negative pressure room
PPE: N95 mask or PAPR, head covering, eye protection, gown and two pairs
of gloves
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Limit number of providers in the room during the procedure
Use of paralysis recommended to prevent coughing
Clear and constant communication with anesthesia during the
tracheostomy, holding ventilation when the ETT cuff is deflated and
when the trachea is opened
Avoid use of laryngotracheal topical anesthesia (aerosolizing)
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