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;
75:711.e1-711.e4. [PMID:
32631627 PMCID:
PMC7328612 DOI:
10.1016/j.crad.2020.06.015]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2020] [Accepted: 06/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
Abstract
Low cost reusable acrylic and silicone rubber barrier shield design.
Localised negative pressure environment simulating isolation rooms.
Does not affect MRI image quality even on the most sensitive sequences.
Additional personal protective equipment for frontline healthcare professionals.
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