Heymer, Johannes and Dengler, Florian and Krohn, Alexander and Jaki, Christina and Schilling, Tobias and Mueller-Schilling, Martina and Kandulski, Arne and Ott, Matthias (2023) Simulation of Aerosol and Droplet Spread during Upper Airway and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. DIGESTIVE DISEASES, 41 (1). pp. 148-153. ISSN 0257-2753, 1421-9875
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Background and Aims: Aerosols and droplets are the main vectors in transmission of highly contagious SARS-CoV-2. Invasive diagnostic procedures like upper airway and gastrointestinal endoscopy have been declared as aerosol-generating procedures. Protection of healthcare workers is crucial in times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: We simulated aerosol and droplet spread during upper airway and gastrointestinal endoscopy with and without physico-mechanical barriers using a simulation model. Results: A clear plastic drape as used for central venous access markedly reduced visualized aerosol and droplet spread during endoscopy. Conclusion: A simple and cheap drape has the potential to reduce aerosol and droplet spread during endoscopy. In terms of healthcare worker protection, this may be important particularly in low- or moderate-income countries.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME; CRITICAL-CARE; TRANSMISSION; COVID-19; Aerosol; Droplets; Staff safety; Endoscopy |
| Divisions: | Medicine > Lehrstuhl für Innere Medizin I |
| Depositing User: | Dr. Gernot Deinzer |
| Date Deposited: | 05 Mar 2024 10:01 |
| Last Modified: | 05 Mar 2024 10:01 |
| URI: | https://pred.uni-regensburg.de/id/eprint/57825 |
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