Introduction Since the first case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on January 21, 2020, the exponential growth in affected patients has caused an unprecedented strain on the U.S. health care system, particularly in New York City.1,2 The high volume faced by hospitals in conjunction with a severe shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) poses serious safety risks for both patients and health care workers.3...