Hightened Propensity of Self-Inflicted Violence- A Collateral Damage of Covid 19 Pandemic: Review of 3 Cases of Suicidal Cut Throat Injury

Abstract

COVID 19 pandemic not only affected the physical health of the peoples but also silently damages the mental peace. 3 cases with self-inflicted cut throat injuries have been described in details in this study. All 3 patients were middle aged male. In this study we analyzed the cause behind this and described the wound along with how we managed these. All 3 cases required emergency tracheostomy. As tracheostomy is an aerosol generating procedure, during COVID-19 pandemics it was a challenge for us to undertake tracheostomy procedures safely and manage patients afterwards, minimizing risks of viral transmissions and other nosocomial infections. Multidisciplinary approach is essential in the effective management of injured. This requires the joint effort of the otorhinolaryngologist, the anaesthesiologist and the psychiatrist.