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. 2020 May;23(2):90-95.
doi: 10.1002/ajum.12210. Epub 2020 May 30.

COVID-19: Infection prevention and control guidance for all ultrasound practitioners

Jocelyne M Basseal  1   2 , Susan Campbell Westerway  3 , Terry McAuley  4
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COVID-19: Infection prevention and control guidance for all ultrasound practitioners

Jocelyne M Basseal et al. Australas J Ultrasound Med. 2020 May.

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.

Keywords: COVID‐19; IPC; SARS‐CoV‐2; disinfection; guidelines; imaging; infection prevention; ultrasound; PPE.

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Levels of resistance to disinfectants by microorganisms
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How to prepare for an ultrasound examination in the context of COVID‐19
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