Reducing transmission of COVID-19 using a continuous negative pressure operative field barrier during oral maxillofacial surgery.

ABSTRACT: Oral and maxillofacial surgery in patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, presents a high risk of exposure and cross contamination to the operative room personnel. We designed, simulated and implemented a continue negative pressure operative field barrier to provide an additional layer of protection, using standard equipment readily available in most operative rooms during oral and maxillofacial procedures.

SUBMITTER: Gonzalez-Ciccarelli LF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7260501 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature