A video of best practice recommendations for making botulinum toxin therapy safe during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

The physician and patient come into close contact during botulinum toxin treatments, increasing the chances of COVID-19 infection. Therefore, it is essential to use an effective injection method that can prevent infection with SARS-CoV-2 virus. In order to minimize the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission during botulinum toxin treatment in the COVID-19 era, the Italian Botulinum Toxin Network study group of the Italian Society of Neurology has prepared a video of best practice recommendations on how to organize the work of a clinic performing botulinum toxin treatments.

Keywords: COVID-19 pandemic; Italian Botulinum Toxin Network recommendations; SARS-CoV-2 infection; Safe botulinum toxin injection.