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Christopher S Sampson1, Adam Beckett1
1University of Missouri School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Columbia, Missouri.
Introduction:
Given concern for increased aerosolization during intubation of patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus, we sought to create a portable, inexpensive, and easily constructed device to help protect healthcare workers.
Methods:
A respiratory protection unit can be constructed in approximately 30 minutes and for less than 50 United States dollars in materials, using polyvinylchloride pipe and automobile collision wrap.
Conclusion:
This device provides possible increased protection during video laryngoscopy and can easily be replicated.
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