Table 2 The necessary PPE modifications according to occupational risk modifications of PPE according to the four levels of occupational risk [35]
From: Post COVID-19 lockdown: measures and practices for dental institutes
PPE modifications According to risk level | Level 1 (Non pandemic or epidemic), non-suspected case | Level 2, A (Pandemic or epidemic) with non AGP treatment | Level 2, B (suspected) with AGP treatment | Level 3 Diagnosed case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Good hand hygiene (Alcohol based) | Yes (Alcohol or Soap) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Disposable gloves | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Non fluid resistance apron | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Fluid resistance apron gown | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Fluid resistance mask (IIR) | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Fluid resistance filtering face piece (FFP3) | No | No | Yes | Yes with powered hood respirator |
Eye protection | Consider (if risk of spraying or splashing) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Face shield | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Disposable fluid-resistant hood | No | No | Only head cap | Yes |
Surgical wellington boots or closed shoes | No | No | No | Yes |
Disposable boot covers | No | No | No | Yes |
Program involved | Standard precautions | Standard + contact + droplet precautions | Standard + contact + enhanced airborne precautions | Standard + contact + extended airborne precautions |