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{{COVID PPE summary table}}

==Aerosol-Generating Procedures==
''Due to higher risk of aerosolizing droplets; infection itself doesn’t seem to be spread via airborne route''

===Recommended Provider PPE===
''Contact (including eye protection) and airborne precautions''
*N95 mask or higher-level respirator (e.g. PAPR), plus eye protection, gloves, and gown<ref>https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/infection-control/control-recommendations.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fhcp%2Finfection-control.html#take_precautions</ref>
**Consider head coverage: sterile disposable cap with gown or bunny suit 
**Consider two pairs gloves, one under sleeves of gown and one over
**Consider shoe covers
**Consider buddy system for donning/doffing
***If using PAPR, then need pre-assigned RN outside the room to help decontaminate it by wiping it down with purple wipes before you take it off
*Negative pressure room required, if at all possible
*Limit personnel in room to only those essential for patient care

====Mask Use Technique====
* Mask donning (often incorrectly done):
** Wash hands BEFORE touching mask
** Grip mask by loops/bands/ties only
** Coloured portion typically faces outward
** Mold / pinch the stiff edge to the shape of your nose
** Pull the bottom of the mask over your mouth AND chin
** Make sure you are up to date with fit testing
* Mask removal: 
** Wash hands BEFORE touching mask
** Only make contact with the loops/bands/ties. DON’T TOUCH THE MASK ITSELF!

===Aerosol-generating procedures list===
''Minimize exposure with these procedures when possible''
* [[Bag-valve-mask]] (BVM)
* CPR
* CPAP/[[BiPAP]]
* [[Intubation]]
* Nebulizer administration (if possible, use MDI instead)
* Bronchoscopy
* Chest physiotherapy
*[[Oxygen therapy|High-Flow Nasal Cannula]]

==See Also==
{{Special:Prefixindex/COVID-19 |hideredirects=1}}

==External Links==
*[https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/infection-control/control-recommendations.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fhcp%2Finfection-control.html Main CDC Guidance for Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare Setting]

==References==
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