Table 2 Three-level protective measures of the ophthalmic professionals
From: A comprehensive Chinese experience against SARS-CoV-2 in ophthalmology
Level of protection | Protective measures | Applicable object |
|---|---|---|
Primary protection | Cap, surgical mask, and working clothes (with/without gown) | Indirect contact with patients, usher, non-operative inquiry and ward rounds. |
Secondary protection | Cap, surgical mask/N95 mask, working clothes with gown, protective goggles/face shield, and disposable gloves | Direct contact with patients such as slit lamp, gonioscopy, ultrasound and other specialized examinations; puncture, injection, outpatient laser and other professional operations. |
Tertiary protection | Cap, N95 mask, protective clothing with gown, protective goggles, face shield, and two pairs of disposable gloves | Contact with blood, body fluids, secretions and other spillages; specimen collection that may produce eye aerosols; internal eye surgery etc. The anesthesiologist should also adhere to this level of protection during general anesthesia operations. |