Transparent patient surgical mask

Abstract

The invention relates to a method and device for creating a transparent face mask to be worn by the patient, to create an effective barrier protecting from the patient's own oronasal flora from contaminating the surgical field and hence risking infection; this mask may be transparent, anti-fogging, and made from semipermeable material(s), with ability to include window(s) (e.g. for entry of endotracheal tube, maintaining a seal between the tube and the mask) and sleeve(s) (e.g. for placement of the intubating blade) and/or other instruments while maintaining qualities of this sterile or clean barrier. The transparent nature of this mask could allow intubation as visualized either directly visually, or in conjunction with a fiberoptic, electrical, or other camera. This mask may be disposable and single-use, and may be used in this sterile or clean setting for medical and other uses.

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