Reducing potential aerosol generation in flexible nasolaryngoscopy: a novel method

Curran, J., Calder, N., Yaneza, M. and Iyer, A. (2020) Reducing potential aerosol generation in flexible nasolaryngoscopy: a novel method. Journal of Laryngology and Otology, 134(8), pp. 744-746. (doi: 10.1017/s0022215120001413) (PMID:32641171) (PMCID:PMC7399152)

Abstract

Background: Fibre-optic nasoendoscopy and fibre-optic laryngoscopy are high-risk procedures in the coronavirus disease 2019 era, as they are potential aerosol-generating procedures. Barrier protection remains key to preventing transmission. Methods: A device was developed that patients can wear to reduce potential aerosol contamination of the surroundings. Conclusion: This device is simple, reproducible, easy to use, economical and well-tolerated. Full personal protection equipment should additionally be worn by the operator.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Iyer, Mr Arunachalam and Yaneza, Miss May
• Authors: Curran, J., Calder, N., Yaneza, M., and Iyer, A.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
• Journal Name: Journal of Laryngology and Otology
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• ISSN: 0022-2151
• ISSN (Online): 1748-5460
• Published Online: 09 July 2020
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © The Author(s), 2020
• First Published: First published in Journal of Laryngology and Otology 134(8):744-746
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons Licence