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COVID-19: PPE

Open access and ATSU subscribed resources for information about the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-2019)

PPE Guidelines & Standards	CDC PPE Sequence	Research
3D Printing PPE	Reuse/Sterilization of Masks	Cloth Face Masks
Donning & Doffing PPE : Videos

PPE Guidelines & Standards

CDC Coronavirus 2019 Infection Control Resources
CDC Frequently Asked Questions about PPE (Gowns, Gloves, Respirators)
CDC Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients with Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) or Persons Under Investigation for COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings
CDC Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Burn Rate Calculator
CDC Strategies to Optimize the Supply of PPE and Equipment
FDA FAQs on 3D Printing of Medical Devices, Accessories, Components, and Parts During the COVID-19 Pandemic
FDA Guidance on Conduct of Clinical Trials of Medical Products during COVID-19 Pandemic
MO HHS Interim Guidance on Homemade and Alternative Face Coverings for COVID-19

ECDC Guidance for wearing and removing personal protective equipment in healthcare settings for the care of patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19

3D Printing PPE

The ATSM Library is using these sources to develop and print its models.

Cloth or Homemade Face Masks

Patterns & Guidelines
Research

Cloth Patterns for Masks

Reports

NAP: Rapid Expert Consultation on the Effectiveness of Fabric Masks for the COVID-19 Pandemic (April 8, 2020)

Articles

Testing the efficacy of homemade masks: would they protect in an influenza pandemic?.

More on Pubmed: Homemade or Cloth Facemasks

CDC Sequence for Putting on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

CDC sequence for putting on personal protective equipment (PPE)

Removing PPE: Example 1

How to safely remove personal protective equipment (PPE) Ex. 1

Removing PPE Example 2

How to safely remove personal protective equipment (PPE) Ex. 2

NEJM: Personal Protective Equipment and Covid-19 Videos

Personal Protective Equipment and Covid-19
Video sequence discussing PPE equipment, donning and doffing, and specifics relating to COVID-19

NEJM Video: Putting on PPE

Ortega, R., Bhadelia, N., Obanor, O., Cyr, K., Yu, P., McMahon, M., & Gotzmann, D. (2015). Putting On and Removing Personal Protective Equipment. New England Journal of Medicine, 372(12), e16. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMvcm1412105

Research on PubMed : Covid-19 & PPE

Pubmed: Coronaviruses and Masks

Pubmed: COVID-19 and PPE

Pubmed: Face masks & infection control

Research on PubMed: Reuse & Sterilization of PPE

NAP: Rapid Expert Consultation on the Effectiveness of Fabric Masks for the COVID-19 Pandemic (April 8, 2020)

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Tags: COVID-19