Aerosol protection using modified N95 respirator during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy: a randomized controlled trial

• Main Authors: Chawisa Nampoolsuksan (Author), Thawatchai Akaraviputh (Author), Asada Methasate (Author), Jirawat Swangsri (Author), Atthaphorn Trakarnsanga (Author), Chainarong Phalanusitthepha (Author), Thammawat Parakonthun (Author), Voraboot Taweerutchana (Author), Nicha Srisuworanan (Author), Tharathorn Suwatthanarak (Author), Thikhamporn Tawantanakorn (Author), Varut Lohsiriwat (Author), Vitoon Chinswangwatanakul (Author)
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• 出版: Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background/Aims The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has affected the worldwide practice of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Here we designed a modified N95 respirator with a channel for endoscope insertion and evaluated its efficacy in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Methods Thirty patients sch...