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PPE guidelines in operating theatre. (FM: Face Mask. AGP: Aerosol Generating Procedure).
| Australia11 | UK17 | USA (FACS)18 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-COVID-19 Patients | Surgical FM Eye Protection For both AGP and non-AGP procedures |
Not stated | Surgical FM |
| COVID-19 Positive/Suspected Patients | AGP: N95/PAPR Non-AGP: Fluid resistant FM level 2/3 |
AGP: PAPR/N95, eye protection Non-AGP: Fluid resistant surgical mask (type IIR), eye protection |
AGP: N95/PAPR, eye protection Non-AGP: Eye protection, Surgical FM |
