Challenges of SARS-CoV-2 and conflicting PPE guidelines. (2nd November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Master, Shamima; Gerrard, Mark
• Is Part Of: Journal of paramedic practice. Volume 12:Number 11(2020)
• Page Start: 436
• Page End: 442
• Publication Date: 2020-11-02
• Subjects: Pandemic -- Aerosol-generating procedures -- COVID-19 -- SARS-COV-2 -- Personal protective equipment (PPE); Emergency medicine -- Periodicals; Emergency medical technicians -- Periodicals; 616.025
• DOI: 10.12968/jpar.2020.12.11.436
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1759-1376

Abstract

Abstract : During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, personal protective equipment (PPE) has become a contentious issue in healthcare settings, no more so than in the prehospital environment. The current severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 virus (SARS-CoV-2) has pathogenic and transmission similarities to previous coronaviruses, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-CoV) and Middle Eastern respiratory syndrome (MERS-CoV). There are differences in global and domestic PPE guidelines concerning SARS-CoV-2.