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Extubation of COVID-19 patients: (a) a staff member stands on either side of the patient before extubation. The member on the right side extubates the patient, and the member on the left side assists the extubating staff member, (b) barrier vinyl sheet in the shape of a tent, (c) before extubation: the patient is connected to a high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), and (d) after extubation: a surgical mask is placed on the patient's face with the HFNC.
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Herein, we present a method to protect healthcare workers from exposure to aerosolized droplets during extubation (Figure 1).