Shielding for patients using a single‐use vinyl‐box under continuous aerosol suction to minimize SARS‐CoV‐2 transmission during emergency endoscopy
Hideki Kobara, Noriko Nishiyama, Tsutomu Masaki
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MedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSuctionElectromagnetic shieldingTransmission (telecommunications)AerosolEndoscopyUpper endoscopyPersonal protective equipmentMedical emergencyEmergency medicineVirologySurgeryPathologyMechanical engineeringMeteorologyElectrical engineeringEngineeringDiseasePhysicsOutbreakInfectious disease (medical specialty)Infection Control and VentilationCOVID-19 and healthcare impactsPneumothorax, Barotrauma, Emphysema