Donning PPE if performing non-intubation AGMP
Doffing PPE if after performing non-intubation AGMP Donning for intubation in the OR
Donning for intubation outside the OR
Donning for intubation video from IH
The team member intubating the patient should don PPE for AGMP with the addition of double gloves with longer cuffs and some form of anterior neck coverage. In the absence of hoods or the ability to use them safely, a disposable surgical drape with the adhesive edge attached to the lower edge of the face shield will provide neck protection.
Doffing after intubation in the OR
Doffing after intubation outside the OR
Doffing for intubation video from IH
Memo April 23, 2020:Optimal Use of Extended Cuff Non-sterile Nitrile Gloves
Leave the signage on the door and keep room door closed for the minimum time to allow airborne particles to be removed, based on the number of air exchanges per hour
If specific air changes are known, refer to the air clearance rates in Table below* to determine clearance times
For OR setting: due to positive pressure, OR doors must remain closed for the appropriate number of air changes after AGMP to avoid contamination into hallways surrounding the OR
*Number of air exchanges: