[Masks as personal protective equipment in the COVID-19 pandemic: How, when and which should be used]. / Mascarillas como equipo de protección individual durante la pandemia de COVID-19: cómo, cuándo y cuáles deben utilizarse.
J Healthc Qual Res
; 35(4): 245-252, 2020.
Article
in Spanish
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-680300
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:
In the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand of masks has been increased by health professionals and the general population. In this context, it is necessary to summarize the features and indications of the different types of masks. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
To consult and to compile the different recommendations disseminated by prestigious institutions such as the World Health Organization, the European Center for Disease Prevention, the Center for Evidence-Based Medicine, or the Ministry of Health of the Government of Spain has been reviewed.RESULTS:
The institutions consulted recommend reserving FFP respirators for healthcare workers, especially when carrying out aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) (minimum FFP2 protection) and consider some reutilization systems during times of scarcity. The use of surgical masks is recommended to professionals who do not perform AGPs and to the symptomatic population but exist variations in its indications intended for the general healthy population.CONCLUSION:
In the context of shortage of personal protective equipment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a prioritization and rationalization of the use of each type of mask should be established according to the user and the activity performed.Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Respiratory Protective Devices
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Guidelines as Topic
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Coronavirus Infections
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Pandemics
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Betacoronavirus
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Masks
Type of study:
Observational study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
J Healthc Qual Res
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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