Heymer, Johannes ; Dengler, Florian ; Krohn, Alexander ; Jaki, Christina ; Schilling, Tobias ; Mueller-Schilling, Martina ; Kandulski, Arne ; Ott, Matthias
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| Dokumentenart: | Artikel |
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| Titel eines Journals oder einer Zeitschrift: | Digestive Diseases |
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| Verlag: | KARGER |
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| Ort der Veröffentlichung: | BASEL |
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| Band: | 41 |
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| Nummer des Zeitschriftenheftes oder des Kapitels: | 1 |
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| Seitenbereich: | S. 148-153 |
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| Datum: | 2022 |
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| Institutionen: | Medizin > Lehrstuhl für Innere Medizin I |
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| Identifikationsnummer: | | Wert | Typ |
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| 10.1159/000525482 | DOI |
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| Stichwörter / Keywords: | ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME; CRITICAL-CARE; TRANSMISSION; COVID-19; Aerosol; Droplets; Staff safety; Endoscopy |
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| Dewey-Dezimal-Klassifikation: | Nicht ausgewählt |
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| Status: | Veröffentlicht |
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| Begutachtet: | Ja, diese Version wurde begutachtet |
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| An der Universität Regensburg entstanden: | Ja |
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| Dokumenten-ID: | 75329 |
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Zusammenfassung
Background and Aims: Aerosols and droplets are the main vectors in transmission of highly contagious SARS-CoV-2. Invasive diagnostic procedures like upper airway and gastrointestinal endoscopy have been declared as aerosol-generating procedures. Protection of healthcare workers is crucial in times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: We simulated aerosol and droplet spread during upper airway and ...
Zusammenfassung
Background and Aims: Aerosols and droplets are the main vectors in transmission of highly contagious SARS-CoV-2. Invasive diagnostic procedures like upper airway and gastrointestinal endoscopy have been declared as aerosol-generating procedures. Protection of healthcare workers is crucial in times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: We simulated aerosol and droplet spread during upper airway and gastrointestinal endoscopy with and without physico-mechanical barriers using a simulation model. Results: A clear plastic drape as used for central venous access markedly reduced visualized aerosol and droplet spread during endoscopy. Conclusion: A simple and cheap drape has the potential to reduce aerosol and droplet spread during endoscopy. In terms of healthcare worker protection, this may be important particularly in low- or moderate-income countries.
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