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Review
. 2020 Jun;33(6):648-653.
doi: 10.1016/j.echo.2020.04.001. Epub 2020 Apr 3.

ASE Statement on Protection of Patients and Echocardiography Service Providers During the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak: Endorsed by the American College of Cardiology

James N Kirkpatrick  1 , Carol Mitchell  2 , Cynthia Taub  3 , Smadar Kort  4 , Judy Hung  5 , Madhav Swaminathan  6
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Review

ASE Statement on Protection of Patients and Echocardiography Service Providers During the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak: Endorsed by the American College of Cardiology

James N Kirkpatrick et al. J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2020 Jun.

Abstract

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    ASE guidance for patient and provider protection during echo exams in the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    Triaging approach for prioritizing echo exams during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    Recommended imaging approach and appropriate PPE use during echo exams.

Keywords: ASE; COVID-19; Protection statement.

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Suggested algorithm for determining indication and level of protection. ED, Emergency department; EP, electrophysiology; ICU, intensive care unit.
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Summary recommendations.
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Resources

    1. ASE COVID-19 resource page. https://www.asecho.org/covid-19-resources/
    1. Connect@ASE COVID-19 discussion page. https://connect.asecho.org/groups/534-Coronavirus-(COVID-19)
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