Table 1.

Type of functional diagnostic procedure in relation to the use of protective equipment (PPE), manpower and frequency of gown down.

Procedure	Standard PPE for non-suspected/ test negative cases	Enhanced PPE for high risk/confirmed COVID-19	Health Care Professional manpower	Frequency of gown down
Esophageal Manometry	N95 respirator Blue isolation gown Gloves Goggles or face shield Standard motility lab	N95 or equivalent respirator Blue isolation gown Gloves Goggles or face shield Negative pressure room	1 physician and/or 1 specialist nurse and/or medical technician	Mask: end of each session Gown: change when contaminated Gloves: after each case
Endoflip	N95 respirator Blue isolation gown Gloves Goggles or face shield Standard motility lab	N95 or equivalent respirator Blue isolation gown Gloves Goggles or face shield Negative pressure room	1 physician and 1 specialist nurse	Mask: end of each session Gown: change when contaminated Gloves: after each case

For all the procedures the capacity of generating aerosol has to be determined.