COVID‐19: Infection prevention and control guidance for all ultrasound practitioners
Jocelyne M. Basseal, Susan Campbell Westerway, Terry McAuley
Abstract
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), an enveloped virus, is the causative agent of the disease known as COVID-19 (coronavirus disease-2019). Proper infection prevention and control measures and good hygiene practices are essential to prevent spread of COVID-19 and protect both patients and the healthcare worker. These guidelines are relevant to all ultrasound practitioners and provides guidance on cleaning and disinfection of ultrasound equipment, the environment and PPE (protective personal equipment) during the COVID-19 outbreak in the Australasian region.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePersonal protective equipmentCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)HygieneOutbreakInfection controlCoronavirusSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Intensive care medicineDisease control2019-20 coronavirus outbreakDiseaseVirologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)PathologyInfection Control and VentilationCOVID-19 and healthcare impactsInfection Control in Healthcare