Assessing the implementation of guidelines surrounding aerosol generating procedures

Abstract

This paper assesses the changing guidelines regarding Aerosol Generating Procedures and fallow time in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Departments in the UK. Many departments have variable local policies and protocols and this could be a contributing factor in increased waiting lists for patients during a time when patients have less access to primary and secondary care.

Keywords

• AGP
• Aerosol
• Aerosol generation procedure
• COVID-19
• Suction
• Respiratory