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Update to AGPs list in Appendix 11, footnote 3

30 Mar 2020

The UK COVID-19 guidance updated following NERVTAG advice and the following AGPs have been added:

  • Bronchoscopy and upper ENT airway procedures that involve suctioning
  • Upper Gastro-intestinal Endoscopy where there is open suctioning of the upper respiratory tract

These can be found at:

http://www.nipcm.hps.scot.nhs.uk/appendices/appendix-11-best-practice-aide-memoire-for-optimal-patient-placement-and-respiratory-protective-equipment-rpe-for-infectious-agents-whilst-a-patient-is-in-hospital/