Table 1.
Comparison of the three PPE ensembles
| Hospital Authority Standard Ebola PPE set (PPE1) | DuPont™ Tyvek®, Model 1422A (PPE2) | Hospital Authority isolation gown for routine patient care and performing aerosol-generating procedures (PPE 3) [As a reference] |
|---|---|---|
| Neck-to-ankle outfit | Head-to-ankle coverall | Neck-to-ankle outfit |
| N95 respirator | N95 respirator | N95 respirator |
| Hood (Kimberly Clark, model no. 25797) | Hood with elasticated facial opening | No hood |
| Disposable face shield | Disposable face shield | Disposable face shield |
| MICROCOOL Breathable High Performance Surgical Gown (Halyard, AAMI Level 4 Liquid Barrier Standard)a | Tyvek, a brand of flash spun high-density polyethylene fibers, a synthetic material. Apparel with elasticated wrists and ankles. |
Water resistant isolation gown (Medicom®) |
| No zipper; the bow of the water-resistant gown is tied at the lateral side of the waist. | Zipper along the center front of the coverall, covered by a plastic apron. | No zipper; the bow of the water-resistant gown is tied at the lateral side of the waist. |
| Boots | Boots | Shoes |
| Double, long nitrate gloves | Double, long nitrate gloves | Single, latex gloves |
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