Negative-Pressure Aerosol Cover for COVID-19 Tracheostomy
J. Tyler Bertroche, Patrik Pipkorn, Paul Zolkind, Craig A. Buchman, José P. Zevallos
Abstract
This quality improvement study evaluates the use of a novel negative-pressure aerosol reduction cover for use during tracheostomy in a patient with confirmed or suspected COVID-19.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakCover (algebra)MedicineInternal medicineVirologyEngineeringInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakDiseaseMechanical engineeringTracheal and airway disordersAirway Management and Intubation TechniquesRespiratory Support and Mechanisms