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METHODS

A web-based survey of skull base surgeons worldwide was conducted. Different practices by geographical regions and COVID-19 prevalence were analyzed.

RESULTS

135 unique responses were collected. Regarding the use of personal protection equipment (PPE), North America reported using more powered air-purifying respirators (PAPR) and Asia/Europe using more standard precautions. North America and Europe resorted more to reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) for screening asymptomatic patients. High prevalence countries showed a higher use of PAPR. The medium prevalence group reported lower RT-PCR testing for symptomatic cases and the high prevalence group used it significantly more in asymptomatic cases. 19 respondents reported healthcare personnel transmission of COVID-19 from EES, with a higher rate of transmission among countries classified as …