Aerosolization box

Modifications to the original design to adress each of its problems

• Alexander M. Girgis, M.D. Department of Anesthesiology, Department of Cardiology, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of California San Diego

Added features
Date 06/05/2020
Creator Alexander M. Girgis, M.D. Department of Anesthesiology, Department of Cardiology, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of California San Diego
Project website https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7201230/#bib0003
Was it tested ? Yes, UC San Diego Health

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Design features :

  • Made of polycarbonate
  • Fit on standard operating room table
  • Ajustable L-bracket flange allow bed position changes. Useful in intensive care manipulations
  • Side arm hole for an assistant

Drawbacks :

  • No aerosol containment
  • Case of emergency, this design could take a long time to detache from the bed
  • Holes not properly sealed