Researchers develop cost-effective hood to reduce COVID-19 spread for ENTs

Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine designed and prototyped a nasolaryngoscopy hood to prevent COVID-19 exposure for ENTs and patients, according to a Dec. 23 news release.

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Aerosol-generating procedures, such as a nasolaryngoscopy and intranasal instrumentation were found to carry risk of transmission for COVID-19, the release said. Researches designed and tested a prototype nasolaryngoscopy hood worn by the patient.

The research found the hood was effective in reducing the spread, especially if a patient sneezes during an examination, the release said.

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