Abstract
Abstract The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS‐CoV‐2), an enveloped virus, is the causative agent of the disease known as COVID‐19 (coronavirus disease‐2019). Proper infection prevention and control measures and good hygiene practices are essential to prevent spread of COVID‐19 and protect both patients and the healthcare worker. These guidelines are relevant to all ultrasound practitioners and provides guidance on cleaning and disinfection of ultrasound equipment, the environment and PPE (protective personal equipment) during the COVID‐19 outbreak in the Australasian region.
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MedicinePersonal protective equipmentCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)HygieneOutbreakInfection controlCoronavirusSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Intensive care medicineDisease control2019-20 coronavirus outbreakDiseaseVirologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)Pathology
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Jocelyne M. Basseal,
Susan Campbell Westerway,
Terry McAuley
(2020).
COVID‐19: Infection prevention and control guidance for all ultrasound practitioners.
Australasian Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine
, 23
(2)
, 90-95.
https://doi.org/10.1002/ajum.12210
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- 10.1002/ajum.12210