Proper respirators use is crucial for protecting both emergency first aid responder and casualty from covid-19 and airborne-transmitted infections

Francesco Chirico; Gabriella Nucera; Angelo Sacco; Nicola Magnavita

doi:10.5603/ARM.a2021.0028

Proper respirators use is crucial for protecting both emergency first aid responder and casualty from covid-19 and airborne-transmitted infections

Francesco Chirico, Gabriella Nucera, Angelo Sacco, Nicola Magnavita

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Fatebenefratelli Hospital

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Abstract

we believe it is more prudent that in case of emergency, both lay and medical rescuers use respirators without EV, except when hospital HCWs assist patients with highly suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection. Educational efforts, implementing fit testing and seal checking of masks, organizational measures as well as using appropriate PPEs are needed to offer safe emergency interventions to rescuer and casualty for this and other airborne-transmitted diseases.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	99-100
Number of pages	2
Journal	Advances in Respiratory Medicine
Volume	89
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.5603/ARM.a2021.0028
Publication status	Published - 2021

Keywords

COVID-19
Emergency Medical Services
First Aid
Humans
Infection Control
Masks
Occupational Exposure
Pneumonia, Viral
Respiratory Protective Devices
SARS-CoV-2
Ventilators, Mechanical
emergency medical services
first aid
respirators

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