Table 9. PPE application for different situations.
| Situation | Gloves | High-eff. mask | PAPR | Gown | Coverall incl. boot covers | Goggles or face shield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screening desk | o | o | x | o | x | x |
| Admission/info services (quarantine clinic) | o | o | x | o | x | x |
| Consultation/nursing (quarantine clinic) | o | o | x | x | o | o |
| Entrance into patient room (consultation/nursing, etc.) | o | o | x | x | o | o |
| Aerosol-generating medical procedures | o | x | o | x | o | o |
| Respiratory specimen collection | o | oa | oa | x | o | o |
| Respiratory specimen examination | o | o | x | x | o | o |
| Equipment cleaning and disinfection | o | o | x | o | x | o |
| Patient room cleaning and disinfection | o | o | x | x | o | o |
| Ambulance transport | o | o | x | x | o | If necessary |
PPE, personal protective equipment; PAPR, powered air purifying respirator.
aGenerally, highly efficient mask is recommended, but PAPR is required for the intubated patients.