Table 2.
Aerosol Generating Procedures (AGP) Performed on Index Patients During Shared Room Occupancy
| AGP | Close Contact Present During AGP | Close Contact Converted to Positive | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endotracheal intubation and extubation | 0 | 0 | |
| Bronchoscopy | 0 | 0 | |
| Positive pressure ventilation (BiPAP and CPAP) | 6 | 2 | 33.33% |
| Sputum induction | 0 | 0 | |
| High-flow oxygen | 0 | 0 | |
| Tracheostomy care | 0 | 0 | |
| Nebulizer | 7 | 2 | 28.57% |
| Chest physiotherapy | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Any AGP | 14 | 5 | 35.71% |
Fourteen exposed close contacts with 5 probable transmission events.
Abbreviations: BiPAP, bilevel positive airway pressure; CPAP, continuous positive airway pressure.