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. 2020 Aug;48(8):968-969.
doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2020.05.041. Epub 2020 Jun 5.

Handheld ultrasound devices: An emerging technology to reduce viral spread during the Covid-19 pandemic

Lauren E Gibson  1 , Edward A Bittner  1 , Marvin G Chang  2
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Handheld ultrasound devices: An emerging technology to reduce viral spread during the Covid-19 pandemic

Lauren E Gibson et al. Am J Infect Control. 2020 Aug.
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A portable ultrasound device and connected tablet can be placed in a single-use plastic sheath prior to entering a patient's room to minimize the risk of viral contamination and spread.
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