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Table 2 Recommended personal protective equipment in different areas of the hospitals and during medical procedures

From: Pearls of experience for safe and efficient hospital practices in otorhinolaryngology—head and neck surgery in Hong Kong during the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic

 

Aerosol-generating Procedures

Consultation Room

Clinical Area

Hand Hygiene

Yes

Yes

Yes

Mask

N95

N95

Surgical Mask

Gown

AAMI Level 3

AAMI Level 3

AAMI Level 1

Disposable Gloves

Yes

Yes

Yes

Eye Protection

Goggles/Face Shield

Goggles/Face Shield

Eye Visor

Hair Cover

Optional

Optional

Optional

  1. AAMI Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation