id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt cord-288122-8hhtondh Tsuchida, Tomoya Development of a protective device for RT-PCR testing SARS-CoV-2 in COVID-19 patients 2020-04-13 .txt text/plain 476 45 65 title: Development of a protective device for RT-PCR testing SARS-CoV-2 in COVID-19 patients On March 14, 2020, we developed a protective box (product name, Star Ball Shield) to be used in patients with suspected COVID-19 during clinical examinations or performance of RT-PCR in collaboration with Star Ball Company, Kitakyushu City, Japan ( Figure 1 ). This shield liberates the HCWs from the need to don and doff PPE for each clinical examination. The Star Ball Shield is extremely helpful in the examination of patients with suspected COVID-19. The HCW wears PPE for examinations but does not need to change PPE for each patient. A Manual for sampling and transmission of specimens from patients with suspected 2019-nCoV (Novel coronavirus) We are grateful to Star Ball Company for collaborating in the development of the Star Ball Shield and for providing it to our hospital.Financial support. ./cache/cord-288122-8hhtondh.txt ./txt/cord-288122-8hhtondh.txt