Kojima Yuki, Sendo Ryozo
Anesthesiology, Asahi General Hospital, Asahi, JPN.
Anesthesiology, Imakiire General Hospital, Kagoshima, JPN.
Cureus. 2022 Mar 6;14(3):e22896. doi: 10.7759/cureus.22896. eCollection 2022 Mar.
Dentists have a much higher risk of exposure to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) than other healthcare workers. The virus is transmitted primarily through respiratory droplets and close/direct contact. Aerosol propagation is also possible in the case of prolonged exposure to high concentrations in a relatively closed environment. In this report, we describe the use of an aerosol box model to prevent aerosol generation during dental procedures. This report serves to inform clinicians on the potential effectiveness of this stopgap measure in cases where aerosol-generating procedures are unavoidable and medical supplies and personal protective equipment are in short supply.
与其他医护人员相比，牙医接触冠状病毒病（COVID-19）的风险要高得多。该病毒主要通过呼吸道飞沫以及密切/直接接触传播。在相对封闭的环境中长时间暴露于高浓度环境时，也可能发生气溶胶传播。在本报告中，我们描述了使用气溶胶箱模型来防止牙科手术过程中产生气溶胶的情况。本报告旨在让临床医生了解在无法避免产生气溶胶的手术且医疗用品和个人防护设备短缺的情况下，这种权宜措施的潜在效果。
