Peroral endoscopy during the COVID-19 pandemic: Efficacy of the acrylic box (Endo-Splash Protective (ESP) box) for preventing droplet transmission.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

Appropriate personal protective equipment should be worn in all clinical settings during the COVID-19 pandemic because anyone could be carrying SARS-CoV-2. Peroral endoscopy is the procedure potentially generating large volumes of aerosols through stimulation of patient coughing. The present study investigated the efficacy of a specially designed acrylic box (Endo-Splash Protective [ESP] box) for preventing droplet transmission as part of droplet precautions for endoscopists and assistants during routine endoscopy for potential asymptomatic carriers or emergent endoscopy for confirmed or suspected COVID-19 patients.

Methods and results

ESP box was fabricated for use in peroral endoscopy performed with the patient in either a left lateral or prone position.

SUBMITTER: Gomi K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7731832 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature