AEROSOL GENERATING PROCEDURES
Based on a systematic review of aerosol-generating procedures and the risk of transmitting SARS to healthcare workers, the following procedures were identified as presenting the highest risk:
Tracheal intubation
Non-invasive ventilation
Tracheotomy
Manual ventilation before intubation (bag-valve mask ventilation)
Other potentially aerosol-generating procedures include:
High-flow oxygenation
Nebulized medications
Airway suctioning
Extubation
Circuit changes
Bronchoscopy
Chest compressions
Defibrillation
Manipulation of an oxygen mask, and
Nasogastric or orogastric tube insertion
Reference:
https://first10em.com/aerosol-generating-procedures/
http://www.emdocs.net/personal-protective-equipment-ppe-pearls-covid-19/
Aerosol & Surface distribution of COVID-19 virus in hospital wards
DONNING/DOFFING PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
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COVID-19 ED SHIFT DECONTAMINATION CHECKLIST
Before Work
Obtain clean scrubs from machine and jacket to work in bag
Remove watch and rings
After Work
Wash arms with soap
Place dirty scrubs in scrub machine
Change into clean scrubs (jacket if needed)
Wash hands
Sanitize badge and phone on way out
Sanitize hands
Arrive Home
Shoes/work bag in garage
Water bottle/lunch container in dishwasher
Bag in washing machine (hot water and detergent)
Shower with soap and water
CHECK YOUR OWN COVID-19 SWAB RESULTS
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