[Practical aspects of COVID-19 autopsies].

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic represents a so far unknown challenge for the medical community. Autopsies are important for studying this disease, but their safety was challenged at the beginning of the pandemic.

Objectives

To determine whether COVID-19 autopsies can be performed under existing legal conditions and which safety standards are required.

Materials and methods

The autopsy procedure undertaken in five institutions in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland is detailed with respect to legal and safety standards.

Results

In all institutions the autopsies were performed in technically feasible rooms. The personal equipment consisted of functional clothing including a disposable gown and apron, a surgical cap, eye protection, FFP‑3 masks, and two pairs of g

SUBMITTER: Boor P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7903213 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature