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Optimal Personal Protective Equipment Use in Healthcare Workers during Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: COVID-19 infection is mainly spread by droplets and contact routes. In aerosol generating processes such as intubation and mask ventilation, the contamination risk of COVID-19 is greatly increased. It is important to use PPE during hospital care or outpatient services in the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to its frequent and necessary use during pandemic, PPE deficiency is an important problem worldwide. To prevent this problem, current information about optimal PPE use in hospitals has been evaluated. In this review, the correct use of PPE and reuse conditions of the same PPE are discussed. In addition, about the requirements and conditions of use of PPE health practices in Turkey were compiled.

Source: Gazi Medical Journal

DOI: 10.12996/gmj.2020.74

Authors: Sultan Pınar Çetintepe, Mustafa Necmi İlhan

Institution: Health Sciences University Derince Training and Research Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Infection Control and Ventilation

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4206251902

FWCI: 0.116

Cites: 2

Cited by: 1

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