id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt cord-327543-kibjwfad Ong, S. J. 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 2020-07-01 .txt text/plain 1491 83 51 title: 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 To address the above problem, a low-cost physical barrier was designed and developed for use within the MRI machine that could produce a localised negativepressure containment area around the patient's head. Hence, use of this helmet would effectively provide frontline healthcare staff and patients with an added layer of protection against airborne pathogens. The image quality of MRI examinations was not affected by scanning with the helmet on. Highlights: 1 • Low cost reusable acrylic and silicone rubber barrier shield design 2 • Localised negative pressure environment simulating isolation rooms 3 • Does not affect MRI image quality even on the most sensitive sequences 4 • Additional personal protective equipment for frontline healthcare professionals Rapid expansion of temporary, reliable airborne-infection isolation rooms with negative air machines for critical COVID-19 patients ./cache/cord-327543-kibjwfad.txt ./txt/cord-327543-kibjwfad.txt