Endoscopy is a critical part of the
ENT examination which brings the doctor to within 20 inches of the
patient. During ENT exams we increase the risk of exposure to infectious
particles purely by examining an unprotected
source. Endoscopy stimulates the nose and throat to possibly create an
unpredictable and spontaneous cough, sneeze or gag which can expel
infectious particles.
These events may be rare, but exposes
everyone and the room to unpredictable infectious load. It is not
practical nor fiscally responsible to test every patient for every
illness prior to scoping. Asymptomatic false negative Covid patients
exist; hence universal precautions are critical and have yet to be fully
established.
MaskIT Diagnostic Guardian™ provides critical source protection to examiner, reduces exposure to the room and everyone in the room.
Patient Pending.