Guidance for Wearing and Removing Personal Protective Equipment in Healthcare Settings for the Care of Patients with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19: Technical Report | NLM

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Guidance for Wearing and Removing Personal Protective Equipment in Healthcare Settings for the Care of Patients with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19: Technical Report

02/28/2020 12:00 AM EST

Source: European Union, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Published: 2/28/2020. This 13-page document provides support to healthcare workers managing suspected or confirmed cases of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). It aims to present the minimal set of personal protective equipment (PPE) required for managing suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases; make healthcare workers aware of the critical aspects of the donning and doffing of PPE; and strengthen occupational safety in healthcare workers for patients suspected of, or confirmed with, COVID19. (PDF)