| Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
| T2 |
0-220 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Severe infection involving the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) has been associated with acute respiratory distress syndrome, which subsequently requires patients to be intubated and dependent on mechanical ventilation. |
| T3 |
221-327 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In the setting of the recent pandemic, there is a greater need to perform tracheostomy for these patients. |
| T4 |
328-532 |
Sentence |
denotes |
With the high transmissibility of the virus, there has been an increasing concern for the development of techniques to perform surgical intervention while mitigating the risk for infecting hospital staff. |
| T5 |
533-678 |
Sentence |
denotes |
As more data emerge pertaining to viral shedding in various bodily fluids, it has become more important to give special attention to precautions. |
| T6 |
679-829 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In this article, we submit a novel approach for better protection and therefore, reduced transmission for tracheostomy in a COVID-19 positive patient. |
| T7 |
830-1011 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Importantly, this technique is functional, easy to set up, and can be used for additional operations that involve risk of aerosolization or droplet exposure to operating room staff. |
