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Prehospital Emergency Care – Personal protective equipment for Covid-19

IFRC Health & Care
July 28, 2020

First Responders & Transporting staff should wear:
• Medical/surgical mask (suspected or confirmed covid-19 cases)
• Gowns/Tyvek suit (suspected or confirmed covid-19 cases)
• Examination Gloves (always)
• Eye protection (suspected or confirmed covid-19 cases) (face shield or googles)

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