Due to higher risk of aerosolizing droplets; infection itself doesn’t seem to be spread via airborne route
Contact (including eye protection) and airborne precautions
N95 mask or higher-level respirator (e.g. PAPR), plus eye protection, gloves, and gown
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
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
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
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!
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
Wash hands BEFORE touching mask
Only make contact with the loops/bands/ties. DON’T TOUCH THE MASK ITSELF!
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
High-Flow Nasal Cannula
Prevention of COVID-19 transmission in the healthcare setting
Tetanus prophylaxis
HIV post-exposure prophylaxis
Improvised wound management
Adjusting mechanical ventilation settings
Documentation for emergency physicians
Isolation precautions
Post exposure prophylaxis antibiotics