"The PPE is just one element of protection; more importantly is how to use the PPE," said Sylvie Briand, director of the Global Infectious Hazard Preparedness at WHO, at a daily briefing on COVID-19. She added that WHO has seen on many occasions that for very dangerous pathogen, even w...
This situation has been now observed worldwide during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. As concern over shortages of PPE at hospitals grows, we share with the public and makers' community the Pressure Optimized PowEred Respirator (PROPER) equipment, made out of COTS components. It is ...
Finally, it all starts with basics. Educating and follow through on the role of consistent and proper hand washing techniques is the first step in preventing disease transmission. Next steps include understanding cleaning protocol practices, PPE usage to include donning and doffing, emergency procedure...
The use of a respirator cannot interfere with a worker’s requirement to wear prescription or safety glasses. A worker’s PPE cannot interfere with the ability to use respirator equipment and must maintain an effective seal at all times. The key is to have a respirator that fits the shape o...
Emergency Medical Services Personnel Awareness and Training about Personal Protective Equipment during the COVID-19 Pandemic novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), appropriate training for emergency medical services (EMS) personnel on personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential... RE Cash,MK Rivard...
As per the Central PCB norms, usually the hospitals and medical institutions must dispose of the PPE waste in yellow polythene bags which is then given to biomedical waste management service providers. However, the same method is not being followed by general public and people who are kept in ...