Table 2.
Level 1 PPE | Level 2 PPE | Level 3 PPE |
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Surgical mask | N95/FFP2 | PAPR or N95/FFP2 + surgical mask |
Gownb | Water impermeable gown |
Gowns: 1. coverall +gowna 2. water impermeable gown |
Gloves | Double gloves | Double gloves |
Face shield / gogglesb | Goggles / face shield | Goggles + (face shield) |
Head cover (optional) | Head cover, including neck protection | Head cover, including neck protection |
aCoverall with integrated hood and boots is preferred over gown with separate boot and leg covers and head-neck cover, since it reduces the risk of self-contamination during doffing and will provide optimal protection. A single layer surgical water impermeable gown (AAMI level 4), with a surgical hood or PAPR, and separate boot and leg covers, will provide a similar level of protection. If surgical hoods and PAPRs are not available or cannot be used during the procedure, a surgical gown (AAMI level 4) with properly fitting head and neck cover and goggles will provide adequate protection. Coveralls have to be used in conjunction with a second sterile surgical gown, when used during surgery
bGown and face shield/goggles are recommended when providing direct patient care to COVID-19 patients and optional for in office non-AGMPs in negative or low risk patients, and only advised if there is a risk of fluid spread