COVID-19 Ambulatory PPE Resources: Throat/sinus exam
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AMBULATORY PPE RESOURCES AMBULATORY-PHYSCIAL EXAM CLOSE CONTACT- SEPT 2020.pdf
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Procedure mask
Face shield or goggles (reuse)
Contact gown
Single gloves
Instructions for throat/sinus exam PPE. Standard instructions for putting on and taking off Droplet Contact Precautions with Eyewear (DICE) level PPE. This is the level of PPE which is acceptable for COVID care according to CDC. Please refer to our instructions on reuse of PPE. Talk with your supervisor if you have any questions about reuse in your area.
Putting ON PPE, Taking OFF PPE
These instructions are useful when you are...
- ...performing a physical exam with a symptomatic patient who has a mask off.
- ...NOT performing aerosolizing procedures.
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