Range of personal protective equipment by surgery type
Aerosol-free operations | Aerosol-forming operations |
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Goggles or facial protection gear | PAPR or N95 respirator + facial protection gear or goggles |
N95 respirator or surgical mask (if not enough supply) | |
Long sleeve gown | Full body protection gear (level D) |
Double gloves | Double gloves |
Abbreviation: PAPR, powered air purifying respirator.