SARS-CoV-2 not found in pressure injury exudates from COVID-19 patients.
Xiaojun WangYuwei ZhangMeng XiaoWei CaoYan ZhangYang YangZhengyin LiuYun-Zhu LiXiao LongZhifei LiuShuyang ZhangXiaojun WangPublished in: Journal of cosmetic dermatology (2020)
Our study suggests that it is rather unlikely that COVID-19 can be transmitted via pressure injury exudates, but we still recommend standardized personal protective equipment, face shield and an additional pair of gloves when treating pressure injuries.