Journal article
An Individual Barrier Enclosure Actively Removing Aerosols for Airborne Isolation: A Vacuum Tent
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Aerosol barrier enclosure systems have been designed to prevent airborne contamination, but their safety has been questioned. A vacuum tent was designed with active continuous suctioning to minimize risks of aerosol dispersion. We tested its efficacy, risk of rebreathing, and usability on a bench, in healthy volunteers, and in an ergonomic clinical assessment study.
METHODS: First, a manikin with airway connected to a breathing …
Authors
Vieira FN; Masy V; LaRue RJ; Laengert SE; De Lannoy CF; Rodrigues A; Sklar MC; Lo N; Petrosoniak A; Rezende-Neto J
Journal
Respiratory Care, Vol. 69, No. 4, pp. 395–406
Publisher
Mary Ann Liebert
Publication Date
April 1, 2024
DOI
10.4187/respcare.11094
ISSN
0020-1324