3D-printed face protective shield in interventional radiology: Evaluation of an immediate solution in the era of COVID-19 pandemic - 29/05/20
, A.L. Gaultier a, c, C. Del Giudice a, b, O. Pellerin a, b, N. Kassis-Chikhani d, V. Lemarteleur e, V. Fouquet f, g, L. Tapie h, P. Morenton i, B. Tavitian a, c, J.P. Attal jAbstract |
Purpose |
The purpose of this study was to report the clinical evaluation of a 3D-printed protective face shield designed to protect interventional radiologists from droplet transmission of the SARS-Cov-2.
Materials and methods |
A protective face shield consisting in a standard transparent polymerizing vinyl chloride (PVC) sheet was built using commercially available 3D printers. The 3D-printed face shield was evaluated in 31 interventional procedures in terms of ability to perform the assigned intervention as usual, quality of visual comfort and tolerance using a Likert scale (from 1, as very good to 5, as extremely poor).
Results |
The mean rating for ability to perform the assigned intervention as usual was 1.7±0.8 (SD) (range: 1–4). The mean visual tolerance rating was 1.6±0.7 (SD) (range: 1–4). The mean tolerability rating was 1.4±0.7 (SD) (range: 1–3).
Conclusion |
The 3D-printed protective face shield is well accepted in various interventions. It may become an additional option for protection of interventional radiologists.
Il testo completo di questo articolo è disponibile in PDF.Keywords : COVID-19, Interventional radiology, Three-dimensional printing, Protective face shield
Abbreviations : ABS, IR, PLA, PPE, PVC, SARS-Cov-2, SD
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