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. 2022 Mar 1;65(1):134-147.
doi: 10.1097/GRF.0000000000000666.

COVID-19 Infection, Prevention, and Control Considerations in the Obstetric Environment

Karen Acker  1   2 , Maria Eagen-Torkko  2 , Laura E Riley  3 , Lisa Saiman  2   4
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COVID-19 Infection, Prevention, and Control Considerations in the Obstetric Environment

Karen Acker et al. Clin Obstet Gynecol. .

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Abstract

Pregnancy increases the risk of severe illness due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Thus, prevention of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission in all obstetrical health care settings requires consistent implementation of multiple evidence-based practices and consideration of local epidemiology, local regulations for COVID-19, and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Professional Societies. COVID-safe practices should be implemented for patients, visitors/support persons, and health care personnel and include screening, appropriate personal protective equipment, and transmission precautions. Vaccination of all health care personnel, pregnant people, and their support persons remains the best strategy to prevent COVID-19.

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Evaluations of exposures to COVID-19 in scenarios with and without aerosol-generating procedures. A, Exposures without aerosol-generating procedures. B, Exposures with aerosol-generating procedures. 1Not considered an exposure if HCW wearing a surgical mask and eye protection and infectious person not wearing a mask. COVID-19 indicates coronavirus disease 2019; HCW, health care worker; SARS-CoV-2, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.
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