Nebulization procedures for children with unknown viral status during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

During the Covid19 pandemic there has been much discussion about in-hospital procedures that may generate aerosols. One such procedure, that has led to confusion and concern, is nebulisation of children. In this paper, we discuss the evidence around whether nebulisation procedures generate aerosols, and offer strategies around nebulisation of children with asthma.

Keywords:

• Aerosol-generating procedures
• infectivity
• nosocomial infection
• transmission

Declarations of interest

The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of this article.