Open AccessIntellectual Use of Personal Protective Equipment in the View of COVID-19 Global Demand Crises
Author(s) -
Anitha Gunalan,
D. Sarumathi,
Haritha Madigubba,
Apurba Sastry
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2020/45271.14091
Subject(s) - personal protective equipment , pandemic , covid-19 , medicine , transmission (telecommunications) , health care , infection control , disease , control (management) , medical emergency , population , business , environmental health , intensive care medicine , infectious disease (medical specialty) , engineering , computer science , political science , pathology , artificial intelligence , electrical engineering , law
A pandemic of an intense respiratory condition brought about by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) which started first in Wuhan, China, presently known as Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), started in December 2019 has pulled in an exceptional measure of consideration around the world. A far-reaching knowledge on the prevention strategies is rudimentary for Health Care Providers (HCPs) when trying to ensure themselves, patients, associates and the overall population from this transmission of disease. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - which includes masks, coverall, aprons, and other additional outfits are one of the important prevention strategy and control for all healthcare staff including attendants. Understanding the usage of PPE will help HCPs to properly utilise PPE thereby, lessening redundant expense. A convenient comprehension on ideal utilisation of PPE and executing compelling preventive measures are critical for a good control of the disease and can assist clinicians with mitigating further transmission by taking appropriate measures.