Table 3.
A list of minimum personal protective equipment required during autopsies in either suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases
| Handling of the corpses | Protective suit | Surgical gown | Interlining apron | N95 + mask | Surgical mask | Glasses / googles | Surgical gloves | Strengthened gloves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inserting a corpse into a bag | + | - | - | + | - | + | + / + + | - |
| Inserting into the second bag | - | - | + | - | + | + | + | - |
| Transport of corpses in bags | - | - | - | - | - | - | + | - |
| Taking to the cold room | - | - | + | - | + | - | + | - |
| Post-mortem CT scan | - | - | + | - | + | - | + | - |
| Swab collection | - | + | - | ± | + | + | + / + + | - |
| Peripheral blood collection | - | + | - | ± | + | + | + + | - |
| External examination of the body | ± | + | - | ± | + | + | + + | - |
| Autopsy | + | - | - | + | - | + | + + | + |
„-”Unnecessary „+” required „++”optimally double „+/-”optional