Identification of the source events for aerosol generation during oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy

Gut24.50
Volume: 71, Issue: 5, Pages: 871 - 878
Published: Jun 29, 2021
Abstract
To determine if oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD) generates increased levels of aerosol in conscious patients and identify the source events.A prospective, environmental aerosol monitoring study, undertaken in an ultraclean environment, on patients undergoing OGD. Sampling was performed 20 cm away from the patient's mouth using an optical particle sizer. Aerosol levels during OGD were compared with tidal breathing and voluntary coughs within...
Paper Details
Title
Identification of the source events for aerosol generation during oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy
Published Date
Jun 29, 2021
Journal
Volume
71
Issue
5
Pages
871 - 878
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