Development and Assessment of an Inexpensive Smartphone-Based Respiratory Droplet Simulation Model.
Surg Innov
; 29(2): 278-281, 2022 Apr.
Article
Dans Anglais
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1582575
ABSTRACT
Background. Droplet simulation often requires expensive and inaccessible equipment. Herein, we develop and assess a low-cost droplet simulation model using easily accessible materials, open-source software, and a smartphone-based cobalt blue light. Methods. The simulation model was developed using commercial-grade materials and fluorescein dye. A clear face shield was assessed ten times following a simulated cough using fluorescein dye. A conventional ultraviolet Woods lamp was compared to a smartphone-based cobalt blue light to detect fluorescein illumination. Results. The simulation platform and smartphone-based cobalt blue light cost $20.18. A Wilcoxon signed rank test revealed that the median droplet area of fluorescence under the UV Wood's lamp was not significantly different than that of the smartphone-based cobalt blue light (2.89 vs 2.94, P = .386). Conclusions. This simulation model is inexpensive and easily reproducible. The smartphone application may be a convenient alternative to standard ultraviolet lights. This model has great potential for use in financially restricted academic centers during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
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Texte intégral:
Disponible
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Bases de données internationales
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet Principal:
Ordiphone
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COVID-19
Limites du sujet:
Humains
langue:
Anglais
Revue:
Surg Innov
Année:
2022
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
15533506211065845
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