Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and systems for reducing transmission of aerosol droplets in a medical or dental procedure are described. In one example aspect, a protective shield system comprises a base plate with a first cover and a second cover. The first cover and the second cover are configured to form at least part of a pipe system when coupled together. The pipe system includes two ducts and an interface configured to be connected to a vacuum suction system. The protective shield system includes two suction tubes removably coupled to the two ducts of the pipe system and a shield having at least one transparent section. The shield configured to be removably coupled to the base plate so as to allow attachment of the shield to the base plate prior to the medical or dental procedure and removal of the shield from the base plate after the medical or dental procedure.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and systems for reducing transmission of aerosol droplets in a medical or dental procedure are described. In one example aspect, a protective shield system comprises a base plate with a first cover and a second cover. The first cover and the second cover are configured to form at least part of a pipe system when coupled together. The pipe system includes two ducts and an interface configured to be connected to a vacuum suction system. The protective shield system includes two suction tubes removably coupled to the two ducts of the pipe system and a shield having at least one transparent section. The shield configured to be removably coupled to the base plate so as to allow attachment of the shield to the base plate prior to the medical or dental procedure and removal of the shield from the base plate after the medical or dental procedure.