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...
Main Authors: | Paul Mick, Russell Murphy |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-05-01
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Series: | Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40463-020-00424-7 |
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