A new device for bronchoscopy for better protection

Background/aim: During the COVID-19 pandemic, risk of transmission SARS-CoV-2 has not been precisely known in bronchoscopy procedures. We have designed a cabinet device called Ankara University Bronchoscopy Cabinet (Aubrocab® ) to protect healthcare. aimed evaluate preventing effect Aubrocab® on aerosol spreading by measuring particles suite. Materials and methods: The patients were categorized into two groups as those who underwent with without . measured PM 0.5 levels before after Results: A total 82 patients, 62 whom , enrolled study. level was similar both groups, whereas lower group (42,603 ± 8,632 vs. 50,377 10,487, p = 0.001). percent particle change (50.76 19.91 vs 67.15 24.24, 0.003) difference numbers between pre postprocedure (13,638 4,292 19,501 5,891, < 0.001) group. Conclusion: Our institution developed barrier named which shown prevent excessive release addition routine precautions during