Surviving Sepsis Campaign: Guidelines on the Management of Critically Ill Adults with Coronavirus Disease
Publication Date: March 1, 2020
Last Updated: March 14, 2022
Recommendations and Statements
Infection Control and Testing
1. For healthcare workers performing aerosol-generating procedures* on patients with COVID-19 in the ICU, we recommend using fitted respirator masks (N95 respirators, FFP2, or equivalent), as opposed to surgical/medical masks, in addition to other personal protective equipment (i.e., gloves, gown, and eye protection, such as a face shield or safety goggles).
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Title
Surviving Sepsis Campaign: Guidelines on the Management of Critically Ill Adults with Coronavirus Disease
Authoring Organization
Society of Critical Care Medicine