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Detection of Viruses from Bioaerosols Using Anion Exchange Resin
Published on: August 22, 2018
Aerosol-Generating Procedures and Virus Transmission
Jie Li1, Amnah Alolaiwat1, James B Fink2
1Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences, Division of Respiratory Care, Rush University, Chicago, Illinois.
Abstract:
During the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, many respiratory therapies were classified as aerosol-generating procedures. This categorization resulted in a broad range of clinical concerns and a shortage of essential medical resources for some patients. In the past 2 years, many studies have assessed the transmission risk posed by various respiratory care procedures. These studies are discussed in this narrative review, with recommendations for mitigating transmission risk based on the current evidence.
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