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The global pandemic caused by the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has brought about new concerns for the protection and safety of both patients and the healthcare workers who care for and support them.

The protection of healthcare workers is of utmost importance, and the Centers for Disease Control, World Health Organization and the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) have developed recommendations to minimize transmission of this pathogen from COVID-infected patients to healthcare providers.

This infographic summarizes major recommendations for anesthesia management, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), team communication, and airway management during intubation and extubation, including precautions to be taken during aerosol generating procedures (AGPs).