Triaging of respiratory protective equipment on the assumed risk of SARS-CoV-2 aerosol exposure in patient-facing healthcare workers delivering secondary care: a rapid review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

In patient-facing healthcare workers delivering secondary care, what is the evidence behind UK Government personal protective equipment (PPE) guidance on surgical masks versus respirators for SARS-CoV-2 protection?

Design

Two independent reviewers performed a rapid review. Appraisal was performed using Critical Appraisal Skills Programme checklists and Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations methodology. Results were synthesised by comparison of findings and appraisals.

Data sources

MEDLINE, Google Scholar, UK Government COVID-19 website and grey literature.

Eligibility criteria

Studies published on any date containing primary data comparing surgical facemasks and respirators specific to SARS-CoV-2, and studies underpinnin

SUBMITTER: Ramaraj P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7569706 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature