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Nosocomial transmission of COVID-19 from patients with severe or critical COVID-19 on supportive ventilation (high flow nasal oxygen (HFNO), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and non-invasive ventilation (NIV )).

Rapid review

In health care workers (HCW) caring for patients with severe or critical COVID-19 on supportive ventilation, to what extent is the risk of nosocomial SARS-CoV-2 infection in HCW, higher with HFNO, CPAP or NIV when compared to invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV).

ID:

429

Document Type:

Rapid review

Population:

Healthcare workers, COVID-19 Positive, All populations

Setting:

Hospital

Public health topic area:

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

Contact Name:

Shannon Kelly

Role:

Ms.

Contact Email:

sekelly@ottawaheart.ca

Organization:

Heath Technology Assessment Unit of the Cardiovascular Research Methods Centre (CRMC) at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute

Jurisdiction (of reviewer):

Ontario

Is this synthesis COVID-19 related?

Yes

Status of Review:

Completed

Review available:

On request

Date Completed:

2021-06-04

Date Submitted:

2021-05-28

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