Gastrointestinal and hepatic manifestations of COVID-19 infection: Lessons for practitioners

Table 13 Recommended personal protective equipment during gastrointestinal procedures[171]

	Recommendations for PPEs during GI procedures
Masks	Regardless of patient’s COVID-19 status, NIOSH approved N95/PAPR should be used by staff for any GI procedure.
Gloves	Regardless of patient’s COVID-19 status, gloves should be worn by providers during any GI procedure. Double gloves are preferred over single.
Negative Pressure Rooms	GI procedures for confirmed COVID-19 patients should be performed in negative pressure rooms when available.
Disinfection	Standard endoscope disinfectants can reduce microorganisms by 99.99% and should be sufficient for SARS-CoV-2.

NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; COVID-19: Coronavirus disease 2019; GI: Gastrointestinal; SARS-CoV-2: severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2.