A Negative-Pressure Face-Mounted System Reduces Aerosol Spread during Endonasal Endoscopic Surgery
Conclusion Aerosol generation increases during drilling in endonasal procedures and is a concern during this pandemic. The use of a rigid suction close to the drill along with copious irrigation is effective in reducing aerosol spread. The use of a negative pressure mask provides additional safety when inadvertent blockage of suction and inadequate irrigation occur. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text
Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part B: Skull Base - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Gandham, Edmond Jonathan Goyal-Honavar, Abhijit Johnson, Latif Rajesh Gupta, Ankush Thomas, Regi Devasahayam, Suresh Prabhu, Krishna Chacko, Ari George Tags: Original Article Source Type: research