text: Safety of Healthcare Workers During the Airway Management in Adult and Pediatric Patients with COVID 19 Since December 2019 the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 COVID 19 has spread worldwide Although the majority of patients show mild symptoms the disease can rapidly progress in severe cases and develop acute respiratory distress syndrome ARDS that may lead to therapeutic interventions including oxygenation tracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation It is suggested that the new coronavirus spreads mostly via droplets surface contact and natural aerosols Hence high risk aerosol producing procedures such as endotracheal intubation may put the healthcare workers at a high risk of infection In the course of managing patients with COVID 19 it is essential to prioritize the safety of healthcare workers Hence this review study aimed to summarize new guidelines and proper airway management in adult and pediatric COVID 19 patients 