Abstract: An intubation assembly, shield assembly and related systems configured to at least partially reduce the risk of contagion from airborne illnesses. The shield assembly may be operatively connected to a vacuum system to exert a negative pressure and/or may be used as a standalone component as a barrier to reduce contamination of the local environment between therapies, treatments and/or procedures. The shield assembly may comprise ports to attach a vacuum device to provide negative pressure. An intubation apparatus assembly may be disposed on the shield assembly. The shield assembly comprises a body with a plurality of side segments and/or a transparent component(s) with a shield opening disposed thereon. The shield opening may be used for insertion of the intubation apparatus. The shield assembly may also comprise another transparent component with a longitudinally disposed slot(s) for insertion of an endotracheal tube or other intubation apparatus(es).

Abstract: A vacuum shield assembly and related vacuum system intended for attachment to an existing medical mask for oxygen delivery, air suction, nebulization, BIPAP, and/or CPAP. The vacuum shield assembly generally comprises a shield body and a retaining assembly. The retaining assembly may attach the vacuum shield assembly to a vacuum tube of the existing mask, which may be connected to a negative pressure vacuum system. The retaining assembly may also be attached to a nebulizer unit or component thereof, or to an oxygen supply tube of a BIPAP or CPAP mask, or a mask configured for oxygen delivery. The shield body may comprise a lower segment, which may comprise a connecting component configured and dimensioned for attachment to, and for a fluid communication, with the retaining assembly. The shield body may be configured and dimensioned to correspond to the geometry of the existing mask.