Table III.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) used during placement of central venous lines in populations by COVID-19 status
| COVID-19+ | COVID-19PUI | COVID-19− | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical mask without N95 | 1 (2) | 2 (3) | 41 (67) |
| N95 without surgical mask | 15 (25) | 13 (21) | 6 (10) |
| N95 with surgical mask over | 45 (74) | 46 (75) | 12 (20) |
| Powered air-purifying respirator | 10 (16) | 8 (13) | 2 (3) |
| Face shield | 54 (89) | 55 (90) | 36 (59) |
| Gown | 55 (90) | 54 (89) | 55 (90) |
| Bunny suit with hood | 5 (8) | 4 (7) | 0 (0) |
| Bunny suit without hood | 3 (5) | 3 (5) | 0 (0) |
| Bouffant/surgical cap | 52 (85) | 52 (85) | 48 (79) |
| Goggles | 2 (3) | 1 (2) | 0 (0) |
COVID-19+, Patient who has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus; COVID-19PUI, patient under investigation for SARS-CoV-2 infection; COVID-19−, patient who has not tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Values are reported as number (%).