Investigation of droplets released during digestive endoscopy using a high-speed camera (with video): a pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A large release of droplets is often expected around the periphery of the digestive endoscope insertion site. Therefore, a sense of alarm over infection because of droplets that may be released during digestive endoscopy examination is increasing. This study aimed to investigate the droplets released during digestive endoscopy using a high-speed camera.

Methods

We utilized a high-speed camera (FASTCAM SA-3, Photron Limited) capable of recording small, transparent droplets with a black background and high-brightness lighting. The obtained video files were analyzed using post-processing software. We divided the 20 models into the control (a spray bottle model and a cough model) and experimental groups (digestive endoscopy models). The sedative, proficiency of digest

SUBMITTER: Lee DS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8194380 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature