Dr. Scott Weese has prepared a detailed article on the shortages we are experiencing with personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages in Veterinary Medicine.
“Shortages are personal protective equipment (PPE) are of significant concern in some areas because of the COVID-19 pandemic. As PPE supplies dwindle, there must be consideration of PPE conservation practices, alternate PPE management (e.g. re-use of single use items) and alternate PPE (e.g. cloth masks). A key consideration in all cases is whether PPE is designed to protect the user or the veterinary patient. It is more risky to use unproven
alternate approaches for items designed to protect veterinary personnel versus to protect patients.
The general approach in times of shortage is to focus first on conservation, then extended use, then re-use of single use items. This varies by the type of PPE.”
Click HERE for the complete article.
J Scott Weese DVM DVSc DACVIM
Ontario Veterinary College and Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON, Canada