SIR HELMET (Safety In Radiology HEalthcare Localised Metrological EnviromenT): a low-cost negative-pressure isolation barrier for shielding MRI frontline workers from COVID-19 exposure

Clin Radiol. 2020 Sep;75(9):711.e1-711.e4. doi: 10.1016/j.crad.2020.06.015. Epub 2020 Jul 1.

Authors

S J Ong¹, I Renfrew², G Anil³, A P Tan¹, S Y Sia¹, C K Low¹, H X Hoon¹, B W L Ang¹, S T Quek¹

Affiliations

¹ Department of Diagnostic Imaging, National University Hospital, National University Health Systems, Singapore.
² Department of Radiology, Royal London Hospital, Bart's Health NHS Trust, London, UK.
³ Department of Diagnostic Imaging, National University Hospital, National University Health Systems, Singapore. Electronic address: ivyanil10@gmail.com.

Abstract

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Low cost reusable acrylic and silicone rubber barrier shield design.
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Localised negative pressure environment simulating isolation rooms.
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Does not affect MRI image quality even on the most sensitive sequences.
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Additional personal protective equipment for frontline healthcare professionals.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Betacoronavirus*
COVID-19
Coronavirus Infections / prevention & control*
Health Personnel
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
Pandemics / prevention & control*
Personal Protective Equipment*
Pneumonia, Viral / prevention & control*
Radiology Department, Hospital*
SARS-CoV-2