Aerosol-generating otolaryngology procedures and the need for enhanced PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic: a literature review

Aerosol-generating otolaryngology procedures and the need for enhanced PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic: a literature review

Abstract Background Adequate personal protective equipment is needed to reduce the rate of transmission of COVID-19 to health care workers. Otolaryngology groups are recommending a higher level of personal protective equipment for aerosol-generating procedures than public health agencies. The object...

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Main Authors: Paul Mick, Russell Murphy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Subjects:
COVID-19
PPE
Personal protective equipment
AGMP
Aerosol generating medical procedure
Otolaryngology-head and neck surgery
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40463-020-00424-7

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