Possible SARS Coronavirus Transmission during Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Possible SARS Coronavirus Transmission during Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Infection of healthcare workers with the severe acute respiratory syndrome–associated coronavirus (SARS-CoV) is thought to occur primarily by either contact or large respiratory droplet transmission. However, infrequent healthcare worker infections occurred despite the use of contact and droplet pre...

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Main Authors: Michael D. Christian, Mona Loutfy, L. Clifford McDonald, Kenneth F. Martinez, Mariana Ofner, Tom Wong, Tamara Wallington, Wayne L. Gold, Barbara Mederski, Karen Green, Donald E. Low
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2004-02-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
SARS virus
resuscitation
occupational health
infection control
transmission
healthcare worker
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/10/2/03-0700_article

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https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/10/2/03-0700_article

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