SIR HELMET (Safety In Radiology HEalthcare Localised Metrological EnviromenT): a low-cost negative-pressure isolation barrier for shielding MRI frontline workers from COVID-19 exposure. Issue 9 (September 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ong, S.J.; Renfrew, I.; Anil, G.; Tan, A.P.; Sia, S.Y.; Low, C.K.; Hoon, H.X.; Ang, B.W.L.; Quek, S.T.
• Is Part Of: Clinical radiology. Volume 75:Issue 9(2020)
• Page Start: 711.e1
• Page End: 711.e4
• Publication Date: 2020-09
• Subjects: Medical radiology -- Periodicals; Radiotherapy -- Periodicals; Radiotherapy -- Periodicals; Radiology -- Periodicals; Societies, Medical -- Periodicals; Medical radiology; Radiotherapy; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.0757
• DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2020.06.015
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0009-9260

Abstract

Highlights: Low cost reusable acrylic and silicone rubber barrier shield design. Localised negative pressure environment simulating isolation rooms. Does not affect MRI image quality even on the most sensitive sequences. Additional personal protective equipment for frontline healthcare professionals.