ABSTRACT

Endoscopists are at high risk of exposure and nosocomial transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2 virus) when performing endoscopic procedures due to the highly aerosol generating nature of these procedures. At present, there is still no consensus among endoscopists with regards to the type of protective equipment to be worn by healthcare workers, when performing endoscopy during the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This review encompasses a summary of currently published guidelines related to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing endoscopic procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic. With increasing calls to rationalize the use of PPE due to shortages in global supply chains, the review offers a concise summary on the most appropriate and adequate use of PPE when performing endoscopy during the pandemic. It is expected that these adaptations in the use of PPE during the pandemic will help to improve standards of care and safety of healthcare workers.

摘要

由于这些程序具有高度气溶胶产生的性质，内窥镜医师在进行内窥镜手术时面临严重急性呼吸系统综合症冠状病毒 2（SARS-CoV-2 病毒）暴露和院内传播的高风险。目前，对于医护人员在 2019 年冠状病毒 (COVID-19) 大流行期间进行内窥镜检查时应佩戴的防护设备类型，内镜医师之间仍未达成共识。本综述总结了当前发布的与在 COVID-19 大流行期间执行内窥镜手术时使用个人防护设备 (PPE) 相关的指南。由于全球供应链短缺，越来越多的人呼吁合理化 PPE 的使用，该审查提供了关于在大流行期间进行内窥镜检查时最适当和充分使用个人防护装备的简明总结。预计在大流行期间对 PPE 使用的这些调整将有助于提高医护人员的护理标准和安全。