Medical image of the month: an “intubation box” to protect healthcare professionals

Medical image of the month: an “intubation box” to protect healthcare professionals

Nissim L, Reeser B

No abstract available. Article truncated after 150 words. The COVID-19 pandemic has emerged as growing global healthcare crisis. There is evidence of transmission of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARC-CoV-2) from aerosolized spread to personal protective equipment worn by healthcare professionals (1). In an attempt to mitigate hazards to healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly those at greater risk to exposure during endotracheal intubation, an Intubation Box has been designed by our Emergency Department (Figure 1A) (2). This is an inexpensive apparatus adjusted to include patients of large body habitus. We illustrate use of the box during endotracheal intubation using video laryngoscopy (Figure 1B). The box protects providers from aerosolized particulate and can be cleaned between each use with anti-viral reagents such as bleach-based or alcohol-based solutions. It is assembled in under one hour using acrylic with acrylic adhesive or equivalent plastic welding adhesive. Information on how to build this box in several easy steps …

2020

Intubation, cleaning, PPE, hazard, Person-to-person transmission, acrylic, personal protective equipment, Aerosolization, respiratory spread, intubation box

DOI: 10.13175/swjpcc030-20

Southwest Journal of Pulmonary and Critical Care

Arizona Thoracic Society

Medical emergencies. Critical care. Intensive care. First aid, General works