COVID-19 Exposure During Neurology Practice: Results of American Academy of Neurology Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To determine the exposure risk for coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) during neurology practice. Neurological manifestations of COVID-19 are increasingly being recognized mandating high level of participation by neurologists.

Methods

An American Academy of Neurology survey inquiring about various aspects of COVID-19 exposure was sent to a random sample of 800 active American Academy of Neurology members who work in the United States. Use of second tier protection (1 or more including sterile gloves, surgical gown, protective goggles/face shield but not N95 mask) or maximum protection (N95 mask in addition to second tier protection) during clinical encounter with suspected/confirmed COVID-19 patients was inquired.

Results

Of the 81 respondents, 38% indicated exposu

SUBMITTER: Qureshi AI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8575116 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature