San Antonio Express-News: San Antonio doctor invents device to protect health care workers from COVID-19

June 16, 2020

Dr. Steven Venticinque, clinical professor of anesthesiology and surgery in the Long School of Medicine, created a foldable, disposable barrier to be used during high-risk procedures such as tracheal intubation. The device blocks droplets and aerosols from getting on doctors, nurses and paramedics performing the life-saving procedure. “When you have the right tools and you […]