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6985378 
Journal Article 
Brief guideline for the prevention of COVID-19 infection in head and neck and otolaryngology surgeons 
Boccalatte, LA; Larranaga, JJ; Perez Raffo, GM; Teijido, CA; Garcia Fornari, G; Staneloni, M; Figari, MF 
2020 
Yes 
American Journal of Otolaryngology
ISSN: 0196-0709
EISSN: 1532-818X 
41 
3 
English 
32359869 
WOS:000540351400051 
Anatomically, viral density is greater in the nasal cavity and the nasopharynx. It is to be expected that instrumentation in or through those areas will entail a higher risk of transmission. That's why head and neck and otolaryngologist surgeons are among the most vulnerable health professionals.