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. 2020 Nov 26;7:587602. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2020.587602

Table 2.

Barriers to prevent transmission during endoscopy.

Name Material Description
Endoprotector (40) Acrylic plastic Composed of four faces of the box. Face A (for endoscope insertion), B (for anesthetist), C (air aspiration and creation of negative pressure), D (for patients' neck and shoulders)
C-Cube (42) Plexiglas Multiple entryways (endoscopists and anesthesiologists' access) for procedures involving oral cavity
Aerosol box (41) Plastic Predominately used for endotracheal intubation. Two circular ports provided for the clinician hands to perform airway procedure
ORIGAMI (43) Coated cardboard and polypropylene film Disposable face-protective shield to protect surgical mask and N-95 respiratory mask from aerosols
Endoscopic shield (44) Plastic cube Two small holes for endoscopist access to the oral cavity
Chamber unit (45) Multiple structures For Ear, Nose, Throat exams- Composed of air inlet, ultraviolent lamps, exhaust system with vents, speaker and additional screen