Air filtration mitigates aerosol levels both during and after endoscopy procedures.
Frank PhillipsJane CrowleySamantha WarburtonKarren StaniforthAdolfo Parra-BlancoGeorge S D GordonPublished in: DEN open (2023)
Laminar flow theatres are highly effective at dispersing aerosols immediately after production and should be considered for high-risk cases where patients are actively infectious or the supply of personal protective equipment is limited. Portable HEPA filers can safely reduce the fallow time between procedures by 40%.