Table 1: PPE for HCWs during tracheotomy
Standard PPE Enhanced PPE
Waterproof cap Waterproof cap
Goggles with an anti-mist screen Goggles with an anti-mist screen
N95 masks - effective in filtering 99.5% of the particles larger than 0.75 μm N95/P100/N100 masks
Transparent plastic full facial shield (worn outside the goggles and N95 mask) Powered air-purifying respirators (worn outside the goggles and N95 mask)
Impermeable operating room surgeon’s gloves – double layers Impermeable operating room surgeon’s gloves – double layers
Impermeable operating room surgeon’s gown Impermeable operating room surgeon’s gown or whole-body barrier suits
Plastic shoe covers Plastic shoe covers