Type of endoscopy procedures in relation to the use of PPE (standard or enhanced), manpower and frequency of gown down
| Procedure | AGP | Standard PPE for non-suspected/test negative cases | Enhanced PPE for high risk/confirmed COVID-19 | Endoscopist manpower | Endoscopy nurses manpower | Frequency of gown down |
| OGD | To be determined | Surgical mask or N95 Blue isolation gown Gloves Standard endoscopy room | N95 Blue isolation gown Gloves Goggles or face shield Negative pressure room | 1 (at specialist level) | 2 | Mask: end of each session Gown: change when contaminated Gloves: after each case |
| Colonoscopy | To be determined | Surgical mask or N95 Blue isolation gown Gloves Standard endoscopy room | N95 Blue isolation gown Gloves Goggles or face shield Negative pressure room | 1 (at specialist level | 2 | Mask: end of each session Gown: change when contaminated Gloves: after each case |
| ERCP | To be determined | Surgical mask or N95 Blue isolation gown Gloves Standard endoscopy room | N95 Blue isolation gown Gloves Goggles or face shield Negative pressure room (with enough space and X-ray shielding) | 1 (at specialist level) | 2 | Mask: end of each session Gown: change when contaminated Gloves: after each case |
| Bronchoscopy | Yes | N95 Blue isolation gown Gloves Goggles or face shield Negative pressure room | N95 Blue isolation gown Gloves Goggles or face shield Negative pressure room | 1 (at specialist level) | 2 | Mask: end of each session Gown: change when contaminated Gloves: after each case |
AGP, aerosol generating procedure; ERCP, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography; OGD, oesophagogastroduodenoscopy; PPE, personal protective equipment.