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01-12-2020 | COVID-19 | Research Letter

Feasibility study of a portable transparent vinyl chloride shield for use in an ambulance during the COVID-19 pandemic

Authors: Kohei Tsukahara, Hiromichi Naito, Tsuyoshi Nojima, Takashi Yorifuji, Atsunori Nakao

Published in: Critical Care | Issue 1/2020

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An emergency medical technician (EMT) is frequently the first healthcare provider that COVID-19-positive patient encounters, and faces significant risk during procedures with the potential for aerosolization including advanced airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Polycarbonate devices for shielding droplet splash and aerosols have been adopted by some hospitals [1]. However, placing heavy sizable barriers in an ambulance increases the risk of injury to both the patient and EMT during airway management and may pose kinesthetic challenges and increase time to intubation [2, 3]. Reducing these risks was our highest priority in designing a portable shield for ambulatory care. …

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Title: Feasibility study of a portable transparent vinyl chloride shield for use in an ambulance during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Kohei Tsukahara
Hiromichi Naito
Tsuyoshi Nojima
Takashi Yorifuji
Atsunori Nakao
Publication date: 01-12-2020
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keyword: COVID-19
Published in: Critical Care / Issue 1/2020
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-020-03381-9

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Feasibility study of a portable transparent vinyl chloride shield for use in an ambulance during the COVID-19 pandemic

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