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Table 2 Recommended personal protective equipment in different areas of the hospitals and during medical procedures

From: Pearls of experience for safe and efficient hospital practices in otorhinolaryngology—head and neck surgery in Hong Kong during the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic

 Aerosol-generating ProceduresConsultation RoomClinical Area
Hand HygieneYesYesYes
MaskN95N95Surgical Mask
GownAAMI Level 3AAMI Level 3AAMI Level 1
Disposable GlovesYesYesYes
Eye ProtectionGoggles/Face ShieldGoggles/Face ShieldEye Visor
Hair CoverOptionalOptionalOptional
  1. AAMI Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
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Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery

ISSN: 1916-0216

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