From WOOD COUNTY HOSPITAL
Andrew Borsos, a lead engineer at Dana Incorporated, worked with Wood County Hospital’s emergency, respiratory and anesthesiology departments, nursing team, and Drs. Kristen Craig and Shawn Stansbery, to create an acrylic box prototype that will protect staff during the intubation of suspected or positive COVID patients.
The intubation process aerosolizes the patient’s respiratory droplets which make them more mist-like and can linger in the air for a lot longer and travel further than large droplets, making it more contagious. The boxes have HEPA filters and rubber armholes that are used by the intubating physician and respiratory therapist.
The design of the boxes allows for a more contained but fully functional
system that keeps the aerosol and droplets away from healthcare providers lessening the risk for exposure.Wood County Hospital appreciates the assistance and collaboration Mr. Borsos and Dana have offered in supporting and protecting staff and providers. Currently, the hospital has four boxes onsite for immediate use and six that will be delivered soon.
Dr. Kristen Craig, Wood County Hospital Emergency Department said: “We cannot thank Mr. Borsos and his team at Dana Incorporated enough for their hard work on this project. These boxes provide our team with a crucial additional level of protection during a potentially life-saving procedure for the patient. These boxes allow us to keep doing our job effectively and safely, so we can be there for the next patient.”
