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. 2020 May 20;250:250–252. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2020.05.031

Table 1.

List of protection levels and protective equipment.

Protective equipment Protection levels
First level Second Level Third Level
Disposable work cap
Medical surgical mask
Medical protective mask
Protective goggle/face shield
Positive pressure breathing hood
Scrubs
Disposable isolation suit
Disposable protective suit
Disposable latex glove
Disposable shoes cover
Hand hygiene

Note: ● mandatory ○ when necessary.

(1) In first-level protection: medical surgical masks and medical protective masks should not be used at the same time.

(2) In third-level protection: medical protective masks and protective goggle/face shield are unnecessary if positive pressure headgear is used.