ArticleThe Journal of laryngology and otology2020
Quantification of biomaterial dispersion during otologic procedures and role of barrier drapes in Covid 2019 era - a laboratory model.
Article in The Journal of laryngology and otology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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- Effects of baffle and intraocular pressure on aerosols generated in the noncontact tonometer measurement during COVID-19.International journal of ophthalmology · 2022Article
- Awake craniotomy for glioblastoma in COVID-19-positive patients and delivering the standard of care: illustrative case.Journal of neurosurgery. Case lessons · 2021Article
- Estimating Air Pollution in Operation Rooms Generated from Cautery, Drills, and Other Equipment, Utilizing a Particulate Counter and Gas Analyzer.Indian journal of occupational and environmental medicineArticle
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Abstract
backgroundAerosol generation during temporal bone surgery caries the risk of viral transmission. Steps to mitigate this problem are of particular importance during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.
objectiveTo quantify the effect of barrier draping on particulate material dispersion during temporal bone surgery.
methodsThe study involved a cadaveric model in a simulated operating theatre environment. Particle density and particle count for particles sized 1-10 μ were measured in a simulated operating theatre environment while drilling on a cadaveric temporal bone. The effect of barrier draping to decrease dispersion was recorded and analysed.
resultsBarrier draping decreased counts of particles smaller than 5 μ by a factor of 80 in the operating theatre environment. Both particle density and particle count showed a statistically significant reduction with barrier draping (p = 0.027).
conclusionSimple barrier drapes were effective in decreasing particle density and particle count in the operating theatre model and can prevent infection in operating theatre personnel.
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