ArticleDiagnostic and interventional imaging2020
3D-printed face protective shield in interventional radiology: Evaluation of an immediate solution in the era of COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Indications for accurate and appropriate use of personal protective equipment for healthcare professionals. A systematic review.Sao Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicinaPooled it
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Abstract
purposeThe purpose of this study was to report the clinical evaluation of a 3D-printed protective face shield designed to protect interventional radiologists from droplet transmission of the SARS-Cov-2. MATERIALS AND
methodsA protective face shield consisting in a standard transparent polymerizing vinyl chloride (PVC) sheet was built using commercially available 3D printers. The 3D-printed face shield was evaluated in 31 interventional procedures in terms of ability to perform the assigned intervention as usual, quality of visual comfort and tolerance using a Likert scale (from 1, as very good to 5, as extremely poor).
resultsThe mean rating for ability to perform the assigned intervention as usual was 1.7±0.8 (SD) (range: 1-4). The mean visual tolerance rating was 1.6±0.7 (SD) (range: 1-4). The mean tolerability rating was 1.4±0.7 (SD) (range: 1-3).
conclusionThe 3D-printed protective face shield is well accepted in various interventions. It may become an additional option for protection of interventional radiologists.
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