Table 1.
Potential aerosol-generating medical procedures involved in nosocomial virus transmission.
| AGMP | How/Where Aerosols May Be Generated |
|---|---|
| Bronchoscopy * | Induced cough, respiratory tract |
| Cardiopulmonary resuscitation * | Induced cough, respiratory tract |
| Noninvasive ventilation * (BiPAP, CPAP, HFOV) |
Possible mechanical dispersal of aerosols, respiratory tract |
| Tracheal intubation * | Induced cough, respiratory tract |
| Manual ventilation * | Possible mechanical dispersal of aerosols, respiratory tract |
| Surgery | Cutting bone and tendon, and irrigation aerosolize blood |
| Sputum induction | Induced cough, respiratory tract |
| Nebulizer treatment | Possible mechanical dispersal of aerosols, respiratory tract |
| Suctioning | Possible mechanical dispersal of aerosols, respiratory tract |
| Laser plume | Mechanical dispersal of aerosols |