Measurement of airborne particle exposure during simulated tracheal intubation using various proposed aerosol containment devices during the COVID‐19 pandemic

Sjaus, Ana; d’Entremont, Matthew I.

doi:10.1111/anae.15227

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“…[2][3][4][5][6] While several of these mention the use of simulation in guiding recommendations, current methods of aerosol simulation are heterogenous and have included balloon explosions, air guns, and atomizers. 7,8 None of the simulators used to date replicate the mechanism of aerosol generation in human airways, where airflow moves fluid particles from mucosal surfaces into the air. Creation of a high-fidelity, easily producible cough simulation device may help address a high-priority educational need.…”

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A Novel Cough Simulation Device for Education of Risk Mitigation Techniques During Aerosol‐Generating Medical Procedures

Gomez

Ceremsak

Leibowitz

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Otolaryngol.--head neck surg.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has drawn attention to aerosol-generating medical procedures (AGMPs) in health care environments as a potential mode of transmission. Many organizations and institutions have published AGMP safety guidelines, and several mention the use of simulation in informing their recommendations; however, current methods used to simulate aerosol generation are heterogenous. Creation of a high-fidelity, easily producible aerosol-generating cough simulator would meet a high-priority educational need across all medical specialties. In this communication, we describe the design, construction, and user study of a novel cough simulator, which demonstrates the utility of simulation in raising AGMP safety awareness for providers of all roles, specialties, and training levels.

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A Novel Cough Simulation Device for Education of Risk Mitigation Techniques During Aerosol‐Generating Medical Procedures

Gomez

Ceremsak

Leibowitz

et al. 2021

Otolaryngol.--head neck surg.

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“…We calculated the mean number of airborne particles for all ve experiments without The Cupola, with the Cupola and with The Cupola and drape. Differences between the three groups were calculated using the Nonparametric Wilcoxon Test at 1-min intervals [12]. All statistical analyses were carried out using JMP®, Version 15; SAS Institute Inc., Cary, NC.…”

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The Cupola: An Additional Layer of Protection for Providers Working in the Oropharyngeal Region

Villa

Grenon

2021

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ObjectivesTo reduce the spread of the infection, especially during aerosol generating procedures, we invented “The Cupola”, a shield that creates a mechanical barrier around the patient’s head and body. With this pilot study we aimed to assess the effectiveness of an additional layer of protection (The Cupola) developed for providers working in the oropharyngeal region.ResultsThe mean number of 0.3 μm particles with no Cupola was 3777 (SD: ±556), with The Cupola was 2068 (SD: ±1468) and with the Cupola and Drape was 2031 (SD: ±1108) (p<0.015). The mean number of 0.5 μm airborne particles with no Cupola was 65 (SD: ±7), with The Cupola was 29 (SD: ±28) and with the Cupola and Drape was 28 (SD: ±23) (p<0.05). Results showed a significant reduction of aerosols generated during simulated dental procedures when the Cupola was used. The Cupola offers an extra layer of protection in addition to the recommended personal protective equipment.

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“…We calculated the mean number of airborne particles for all five experiments without The Cupola, with the Cupola and with The Cupola and drape. Differences between the three groups were calculated using the Nonparametric Wilcoxon Test at 1-min intervals [ 12 ]. All statistical analyses were carried out using JMP®, Version 15; SAS Institute Inc., Cary, NC.…”

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The Cupola: an additional layer of protection for providers working in the oropharyngeal region

Villa

Grenon

2021

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Objectives To reduce the spread of the infection, especially during aerosol generating procedures, we invented “The Cupola”, a shield that creates a mechanical barrier around the patient’s head and body. With this pilot study we aimed to assess the effectiveness of an additional layer of protection (The Cupola) developed for providers working in the oropharyngeal region. Results The mean number of 0.3 μm particles with no Cupola was 3777 (SD: ± 556), with The Cupola was 2068 (SD: ± 1468) and with the Cupola and Drape was 2031 (SD: ± 1108) (p < 0.015). The mean number of 0.5 μm airborne particles with no Cupola was 65 (SD: ± 7), with The Cupola was 29 (SD: ± 28) and with the Cupola and Drape was 28 (SD: ± 23) (p < 0.05). Results showed a significant reduction of aerosols generated during simulated dental procedures when the Cupola was used. The Cupola offers an extra layer of protection in addition to the recommended personal protective equipment.

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Measurement of airborne particle exposure during simulated tracheal intubation using various proposed aerosol containment devices during the COVID‐19 pandemic

Cited by 5 publications

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A Novel Cough Simulation Device for Education of Risk Mitigation Techniques During Aerosol‐Generating Medical Procedures

A Novel Cough Simulation Device for Education of Risk Mitigation Techniques During Aerosol‐Generating Medical Procedures

The Cupola: An Additional Layer of Protection for Providers Working in the Oropharyngeal Region

The Cupola: an additional layer of protection for providers working in the oropharyngeal region

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