An anaesthetic and intensive care perspective on infection control measures for the prevention of airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2.
Br J Hosp Med (Lond)
; 81(9): 1-9, 2020 Sep 02.
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en Inglés
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-807015
ABSTRACT
Guidance regarding appropriate use of personal protective equipment in hospitals is in constant flux as research into SARS-COV-2 transmission continues to develop our understanding of the virus. The risk associated with procedures classed as 'aerosol generating' is under constant debate. Current guidance is largely based on pragmatic and cautious logic, as there is little scientific evidence of aerosolization and transmission of respiratory viruses associated with procedures. The physical properties of aerosol particles which may contain viable virus have implications for the safe use of personal protective equipment and infection control protocols. As elective work in the NHS is reinstated, it is important that the implications of the possibility of airborne transmission of the virus in hospitals are more widely understood. This will facilitate appropriate use of personal protective equipment and help direct further research into the true risks of aerosolization during these procedures to allow safe streamlining of services for staff and patients.
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Neumonía Viral
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Gestión de Riesgos
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Control de Infecciones
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Infecciones por Coronavirus
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Adhesión a Directriz
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Cuidados Críticos
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Microbiología del Aire
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Pandemias
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Equipo de Protección Personal
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
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Estudio pronóstico
Límite:
Humanos
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Br J Hosp Med (Lond)
Asunto de la revista:
Hospitales
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Medicina
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Hmed.2020.0538
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