Use of personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

@article{Gordon2020UseOP,
  title={Use of personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic.},
  author={Charlotte Gordon and Abigail Thompson},
  journal={British journal of nursing},
  year={2020},
  volume={29 13},
  pages={
          748-752
        }
}
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Use of personal protective equipment in nursing practice.
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Understanding the role of PPE will enable nurses to use it appropriately and reduce unnecessary cost, while ensuring that the nurse-patient relationship remains central to care.