Building the barricade—DIY slit lamp breath shield

Ophthalmologists were concerned about the risk of SARS-COV-2 transmission via droplets given the close proximity to the patient during slit lamp examination. There is a need to design a simple, low-cost, waterproof breath shield to minimise risk of infection.Dimensions of the Haag-Streit slit lamp (...

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Main Authors: Zakariya Jarrar, Steven Harsum, Clara Hoi Ka Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021-06-01
Series:BMJ Open Quality
Online Access:https://bmjopenquality.bmj.com/content/10/2/e001361.full