Development of protective equipment for endoscopic treatment and surgery in otorhinolaryngology.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The coronavirus disease pandemic has raised concerns regarding the transmission of infections to healthcare workers. We developed a new protective device to reduce the risk of aerosol diffusion and droplet infection among healthcare workers. Here, we report the results of a theoretical evaluation of the efficacy of this device.

Methods

We used suction-capable masks with and without rubber slits, sleeves for the insertion section of endoscopes and treatment tools, and a cover for the control section of the endoscope. To simulate droplet spread from patients, we created a droplet simulation model and an aerosol simulation model. The results with and without the devices attached and with and without the suction were compared.

Results

The droplet simulation mode

SUBMITTER: Matsuwaki Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9187069 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature