What is considered a high-risk exposure and what should I do if I have experienced one?

What is considered a high-risk exposure and what should I do if I have experienced one?

What is considered a high-risk exposure and what should I do if I have experienced one?

What is considered a high-risk exposure and what should I do if I have experienced one? 150 150 Emergency Medical Services Agency

A high-risk exposure is one where the EMS responder does not have the proper PPE donned and an aerosol generating procedure (AGP) is performed on a confirmed or suspected COVID-19 patient. AGPs include CPAP, nebulized treatments, suctioning, bag-mask ventilation, laryngoscopy, advanced airway placement, and chest compressions. If this occurs, the EMS provider should self-isolate at home for 14 days and perform active monitoring as described in the recommendations from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. See COVID-19 Update #5 for more information.