Reducing potential aerosol generation in flexible nasolaryngoscopy: a novel method.
J Laryngol Otol
; 134(8): 744-746, 2020 Aug.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-717086
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Fibre-optic nasoendoscopy and fibre-optic laryngoscopy are high-risk procedures in the coronavirus disease 2019 era, as they are potential aerosol-generating procedures. Barrier protection remains key to preventing transmission.METHODS:
A device was developed that patients can wear to reduce potential aerosol contamination of the surroundings.CONCLUSION:
This device is simple, reproducible, easy to use, economical and well-tolerated. Full personal protection equipment should additionally be worn by the operator.Keywords
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Body Fluids
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Coronavirus Infections
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Endoscopy
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Personal Protective Equipment
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Laryngoscopy
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J Laryngol Otol
Journal subject:
Otolaryngology
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
S0022215120001413
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