Personal Protective Equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic and operative time in cesarean section: retrospective cohort study* (original) (raw)

This letter emphasizes the critical importance of thorough training in the proper donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers, particularly anesthesiologists, during the COVID-19 pandemic. It critiques existing training methodologies and argues for a structured, competency-based approach to ensure safety and minimize the risk of exposure during procedures such as tracheal intubation. The letter highlights the need for evidence-based strategies to enhance the effectiveness of PPE use in high-stakes medical environments.