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Endoprotector: Protective box for safe endoscopy use during COVID-19 outbreak
Sara Campos1, Cátia Carreira1, Pedro Pinto Marques1
1Gastroenterology Department, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Portugal.
Endoscopy International Open
|June 9, 2020
Summary
A new acrylic box, the Endoprotector, was developed to shield healthcare workers during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. This device effectively reduces the spread of airborne viruses like SARS-CoV-2, enhancing safety during procedures.
Area of Science:
- Medical Devices
- Infectious Disease Control
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted risks associated with aerosol-generating procedures.
- Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy poses a potential risk for SARS-CoV-2 transmission.
- Existing guidelines recommend safe practices for endoscopic procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and evaluate a novel protective device for healthcare personnel during endoscopy.
- To assess the efficacy of the Endoprotector in reducing airborne particle transmission.
Main Methods:
- Design and fabrication of a head-covering acrylic box (Endoprotector).
- Testing the device's protective capabilities using a fluorescent dye cough simulation.
- Assessing the practical feasibility and usability of the Endoprotector with patients during endoscopy.
Main Results:
- Cough simulation demonstrated the Endoprotector's effectiveness in containing fluorescent dye droplets.
- Feasibility and practicality were confirmed through patient use during endoscopic procedures.
- The device is affordable and easy to manufacture.
Conclusions:
- The Endoprotector offers a practical and cost-effective method to mitigate airborne transmission during endoscopy.
- This device can help protect healthcare workers from SARS-CoV-2 and other infectious agents.
- The reusable Endoprotector enhances safety protocols in endoscopic settings.
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