Closed Bronchoscopy System: An Innovative Approach to Minimize Aerosolization During Bronchoscopy. Issue 3 (March 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sharkey, Aidan; Zucco, Liana; Rubenstein, Lindsay; Baribeau, Vincent; Mahmood, Feroze; Matyal, Robina
• Is Part Of: A & A practice. Volume 15:Issue 3(2020)
• Publication Date: 2021-03
• Subjects: Analgesia -- Periodicals; Analgesia -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Anesthesiology -- Periodicals; Anesthesiology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 617.9605
• DOI: 10.1213/XAA.0000000000001417
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2575-3126

Abstract

Abstract : Health care workers performing aerosolizing procedures on patients with transmissible infections such as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) are at high-risk for disease acquisition. Current guidelines designed to protect health care workers during aerosolizing procedures prioritize personal protective equipment and enhanced infection control techniques, in particular during procedures such as intubation. To date, little emphasis has been placed on risk mitigation in the setting of bronchoscopy, a procedure that has significant aerosolization potential. Herein, we present an innovative closed bronchoscopy system designed to reduce aerosolization during bronchoscopy. Abstract : Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text.