Airflow dispersion during common neonatal resuscitation procedures: A simulation study.
T'ng Chang KwokRabbi SwabyDon SharkeyPublished in: Pediatric pulmonology (2021)
Airflow dispersion during neonatal AGMPs is greater than previously postulated and potentially could contaminate healthcare providers during resuscitation of infants infected with contagious viruses such as SARS-CoV-2. It is possible to mitigate this risk using particle filters and cuffed ETTs. Applicability in the clinical setting requires further evaluation.