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Yehuda Raveh1, Joshua Livingstone1, Rodrigo Vianna2
1Department of Anesthesia, University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL, USA; Miami Transplant Institute, University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL, USA.
Abstract:
Personal protective equipment (PPE) comes in several variations, and is the principal safety gear during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, the user is severely impacted by its serious nonergonomic features. What PPE is appropriate for labor-intensive cases, like liver transplant (LT), remains unknown. We describe our experience with 2 types of PPE used during 2 separate LT performed in COVID-19 positive recipients. We conclude that for the safety of both health care workers and patients, hospitals should designate a few PPE kits for labor-intensive surgical procedures. These kits should include powered air-purifying respirators, or a similar loose-fitting powered air hood.
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