Covid-19: RCP calls new PPE guidance a ‘sticking plaster’

Doctors should not begin CPR on a patient with suspected or known Covid-19 until the are wearing the minimum PPE recommended by the Resuscitation Council UK for aerosol generating procedures, according to a statement by the Royal College of Physicians. This includes disposable gloves, disposable gown, FFP3 respirator and disposable eye protection.  Public Health England provided updated guidance on managing shortages in personal protective equipment (PPE) on Friday and the RCP says that doctors must follow the PHE guidance for infection prevention and control, but they should follow RSUK guidance in relation to CPR and resuscitation. The PHE guidance particularly addresses the current shortage of gowns, saying there are three main options