Transmission of Acute Respiratory Infections During Aerosol Generating Medical Procedures

Rapid review

What is the clinical evidence for the risk of transmission of acute respiratory infections to health care workers caring for patients undergoing aerosol-generating medical procedures?


ID:

22

Document Type:

Rapid review

Population:

Healthcare workers

Setting:

Hospital

Public health topic area:

Infection prevention and control measures, Procedures (e.g., intubation)

Contact Name:

Dr. Fiona Clement

Role:

Director, Health Technology Assessment Unit

Contact Email:

fclement@ucalgary.ca

Organization:

The Health Technology Assessment Unit, University of Calgary

Jurisdiction (of reviewer):

Alberta

Is this synthesis COVID-19 related?

Yes

Status of Review:

Completed

Review available:

On request

Date Completed:

2020-04-22

Date Submitted:

2020-04-20