Chest drain aerosol generation in COVID-19 and emission reduction using a simple anti-viral filter.

Clodagh DuffyAndrew KiddSarah FrancisSelina TsimLaura McNaughtonKatie FergusonJenny FergusonK Gary RodgersClaire McGroartyRobin SayerKevin G Blyth

Published in: BMJ open respiratory research (2020)

A bubbling chest drain is a source of aerosolised particles, but emission can be prevented using a simple anti-viral filter. These data should be considered when designing measures to reduce in-hospital spread of SARS-CoV-2.

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