Table 1.
Recommended PPE requirements during CPET preparation, testing, and decontamination procedures outlined by the Center for Disease Prevention and Control.25
| Activity | Personnel/Patient | Activity | PPE requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test preparation | Test personnel | Test preparation | Level 3 surgical mask |
| Face shield/eye protection | |||
| Patient | Face mask | ||
| CPET | Test personnel | CPET | Gown |
| N-95 mask | |||
| Face shield/eye protection | |||
| Gloves | |||
| Patient | None | ||
| Post test | Test personnel | Post test | Gown |
| N-95 mask | |||
| Face shield/eye protection | |||
| Gloves | |||
| Patient | Face mask | ||
| Decontamination | Test personnel | Gown | |
| N-95 mask | |||
| Face shield/ eye protection | |||
| Gloves |
CPET, cardiopulmonary exercise testing; PPE, personal protective equipment.