Aerosol Generating Procedures-How to Manage?

Abstract

Aerosol Generating Procedures (AGP) leads to high risk of exposure to healthcare workers and leading to acute respiratory infections. After COVID-19 pandemic, management of AGPs have been reinforced and many innovations have occurred to minimize risk of airborne transmission during AGPs. In this article we will be discussing difference between aerosol and droplet, various AGPs, factors affecting transmission, various methods to minimize risk in AGPs etc.