A novel aerosolisation mitigation device for endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery in the COVID-19 era.

Jaime Viera-ArtilesDavid MatoJosé J ValdiandeDavid LoboJuan PedrajaJosé M López-HigueraJavier Ospina

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2020)

The mask effectively prevented the spread of aerosols and reduced droplet spread during simulated transnasal endoscopic skull base surgery in laboratory conditions. This device has potential benefits in protecting surgical personnel against airborne transmission of COVID-19 and could be useful in reducing chronic exposure to the hazard of surgical smoke.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
minimally invasive
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coronary artery bypass
ultrasound guided
surgical site infection
climate change
particulate matter
high throughput
single cell
coronary artery disease
water soluble