Limitations
This study evaluated the current practice guidelines and recommendations for tracheostomy during the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak to provide a collective summary for otolaryngologists in this difficult time. However, we acknowledge the inherent limitations of this study. Although we included all published literature to date, this was limited only to those published before March 31st, 2020. As more is learned about SARS-CoV-2 and more data becomes available, it is possible that the guidelines may change or be altered as a result. Still, this is the most up-to-date collection of clinical guidelines for tracheostomy with respect to the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak available at this time. Further studies are needed to determine the efficacy of these guidelines, and in order to establish recommendations for similar viral epidemics in the future.