Brazilian Journal of Nephrology (Aug 2020)

Recommendations from the Brazilian Society of Nephrology regarding the use of cloth face coverings, by chronic kidney patients in dialysis, during the new coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19)

  • Andrea Pio de Abreu,
  • José Andrade Moura Neto,
  • Vinicius Daher Alvares Delfino,
  • Lilian Monteiro Pereira Palma,
  • Marcelo Mazza do Nascimento

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1590/2175-8239-jbn-2020-s103
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 42, no. 2 suppl 1
pp. 9 – 11

Abstract

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ABSTRACT These recommendations were created after the publication of informative note 3/2020- CGGAP/DESF/SAPS/MS, of April 4, 2020, in which the Brazilian Ministry of Health recommended the use of a cloth mask by the population, in public places. Taking into account the necessary prioritization of the provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for patients with suspected or confirmed disease, as well as for healthcare professionals, the SBN is favorable concerning the wear of cloth masks by chronic kidney patients in dialysis, in public settings, except in the dialysis setting. The present recommendations have eleven items, related to this rationale, the procedures, indications, contraindications, as well as appropriate fabrics for the mask, and hygiene care to be adopted. These recommendations may change, at any time, in the light of new evidence.

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