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Reducing Aerosolized Particles and Droplet Spread in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery during COVID-19 #MMPMID32798323
Jones HAS; Salib RJ; Harries PG
Laryngoscope 2021[May]; 131 (5): 956-960 PMID32798323show ga
OBJECTIVES: The presence of high SARS-Cov-2 viral loads in the upper airway, including the potential for aerosolized transmission of viral particles, has generated significant concern amongst otolaryngologists worldwide, particularly those performing endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). We evaluated a simple negative-pressure mask technique to reduce viral exposure. METHODS: Two models simulating respiratory droplets >5-10 mum and fine respiratory nuclei <5 mum using fluorescein dye and wood smoke, respectively, were utilized in a fixed cadaveric study in a controlled environment. Using ultraviolet light, fluorescein droplet spread was assessed during simulated ESS with powered microdebrider and powered drilling. Wood smoke ejection was used to evaluate fine particulate escape from a negative-pressure mask using digital subtraction image processing. RESULTS: The use of a negative-pressure mask technique resulted in 98% reduction in the fine particulate aerosol simulation and eliminated larger respiratory droplet spread during simulated ESS, including during external drill activation. CONCLUSIONS: As global ear, nose & throat (ENT) services resume routine elective operating, we demonstrate the potential use of a simple negative-pressure mask technique to reduce the risk of viral exposure for the operator and theatre staff during ESS. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 5 Laryngoscope, 131:956-960, 2021.
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