Clin Endosc.  2022 May;55(3):470-472. 10.5946/ce.2022.069.

Simple and innovative methods of minimizing risk of aerosol generation during endoscopy

• Kosasih S
• Metussin A
• Basir N
• Chong VH

• KMID: 2529974
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2022.069

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  Fig. 1. (A) Ambu mask with an inverted cut glove creating a valve (issue: the extra distance between the opening and mouth guard made the procedure more difficult to control). (B) Scaffolding with a transparent plastic covering (issue: extra distance between the opening and patient, and a claustrophobic sensation for the patient, especially if not sedated). (C) Surgical mask with a cross slit (marked with red cross) at the center over the opening of the mouth guard. (D) Mouth guard with an inverted cut glove to acts as a valve (issue: gaps between the mouth guard and angles of the mouth).

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