Priority medical devices for COVID prevention, diagnostic and management
In order to protect health care workers, diagnose and treat COVID-19, many medical devices are required.
The list of priority medical devices in the context of COVID-19 provides descriptions for the management of patients with severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) when a COVID-19 virus infection is suspected at different levels of health care provision. The first level, for outpatient; second level includes general hospitals and laboratories; and third level, includes specialized hospitals with intensive care units and SARI units. The technologies listed are for the interventions and should be adapted to the health care workforce, infrastructure and technological resources available.
Technical specifications for selection of essential in vitro diagnostics for SARS-CoV-2
Subtopic pages
WHO has developed several tools, which include the topics mentioned and can be found here
Essential Supplies forecasting tool (1st May 2020)
The WHO COVID-19 Essential Supplies Forecasting Tool (ESFT) is designed to help governments, partners, and other stakeholders to estimate potential requirements for essential supplies to respond to the current pandemic of COVID-19.
Donations of in-kind critical items
Companies wishing to donate supplies to WHO as part of the COVID-19 emergency response are requested to complete the below form.
Publications
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Clinical management
COVID-19 technical guidance hub includes all technical guidance by topic and scientific briefs.
Emergency global supply chain system catalogue
The following catalogue lists all medical devices, including personal protective equipment, medical equipment, medical consumables, single use devices, laboratory and test-related devices that may be requested through the COVID-19 Supply Portal.
Survey for manufacturers
WHO is conducting a high-level market and risk assessment for respiratory equipment.
Link to participate in the survey