Patient-Generated Aerosol Transfer While Wearing a Surgical Mask

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This video shows patient-generated aerosol in a subject wearing a surgical mask both upright and supine and with a surgical drape in place. The video shows significant escape of vapor into the surgical field and serves as an illustration of the precautions we should take with regard to PPE when performing ophthalmic procedures.

Posted: 8/12/2020

Keywords:

Coronavirus

•

COVID-19

Patient-Generated Aerosol Transfer While Wearing a Surgical Mask

This video shows patient-generated aerosol in a subject wearing a surgical mask both upright and supine and with a surgical drape in place. The video shows significant escape of vapor into the surgical field and serves as an illustration of the precautions we should take with regard to PPE when performing ophthalmic procedures.

Posted: 8/12/2020

Keywords:

Coronavirus

•

COVID-19

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