Article ; Online: Visualizing endoscopy-generated aerosols with laser light scattering (with videos).
2022 Volume 96, Issue 6, Page(s) 1072–1077
Abstract: Background and aims: Upper GI endoscopy is speculated to be an aerosol-generating procedure (AGP). Robust evidence exists for aerosol transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. The quality of data available confirming aerosol ... ...
| Abstract | Background and aims: Upper GI endoscopy is speculated to be an aerosol-generating procedure (AGP). Robust evidence exists for aerosol transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. The quality of data available confirming aerosol generation during GI endoscopy is limited. We aimed to objectively demonstrate that GI endoscopy is an AGP and illustrate the mechanism by which the greatest risk for aerosolization of droplets during endoscopy may occur. Methods: Aerosolized droplets generated during insertion and withdrawal of an endoscope and with passage of various tools through the endoscopic working channel using 2 experimental apparatuses modeling an upper GI tract (ie, a fluid-filled tube and a lamb esophagus) were qualitatively assessed by laser light scattering. Results: Insertion and withdrawal of the upper endoscope into the upper GI tract models generated numerous aerosolized particles. A large number of brightly scattering particles were observed at the site of insertion and withdrawal of the endoscope. Passage of a cytology brush, biopsy forceps, and hemostatic clip through the working endoscope channel also generated aerosolized particles but in fewer numbers. There was no significant variation in quantity or brightness of droplets generated on testing different biopsy valve cap models or when suctioning fluid with an open versus closed biopsy valve cap. These results were reproducible over several trials. Conclusions: We illustrate in an objective manner that upper GI endoscopy is an AGP. These findings may have implications for transmission of infectious airborne pathogens outside of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 and can help to inform guidance on appropriate personal protective equipment use and other measures for transmission risk mitigation during GI endoscopy. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Animals ; Aerosolized Particles and Droplets/analysis ; Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal ; Lasers ; Light ; Sheep |
| Chemical Substances | Aerosolized Particles and Droplets |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2022-08-03 |
| Publishing country | United States |
| Document type | Journal Article |
| ZDB-ID | 391583-9 |
| ISSN | 1097-6779 ; 0016-5107 |
| ISSN (online) | 1097-6779 |
| ISSN | 0016-5107 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.gie.2022.07.030 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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