scholarly journals INTERVENTION OF NOVEL NANOTECHNOLOGY IN FIGHT AGAINST COVID 19

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Aminu Shehu ◽  
Abubakar Mukhtar
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Personal Protection ◽  
Asymptomatic Patients ◽  
Economical Benefit ◽  
Nanoscale Fibers

The outbreak of pandemic COVID-19 mounts overall pressure on healthcare and modern societies. The intervention of nanotechnology will play a vital role in bringing multi-disciplinary ways of developing affordable, reliable, and powerful tools for diagnosis, personal protection, and new effective medicines. Moreover, employing nanosensors will significantly aid to diagnose the viruses even on asymptomatic patients. Likewise, the use of nanoscale fibers can optimize the protection affinity of personal protective equipment and facemasks and allows their reusability for medical and economical benefit. This research was designed purposely to highlight the perspective contributions of nanotechnology in the war against COVID-19 pandemic

scholarly journals Cost-effectiveness analysis of SARS-CoV-2 infection prevention strategies including pre-endoscopic virus testing and use of high risk personal protective equipment

Endoscopy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alanna Ebigbo ◽  
Christoph Römmele ◽  
Christina Bartenschlager ◽  
Selin Temizel ◽  
Elisabeth Kling ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Prevalence Rates ◽  
Prevention Strategies ◽  
Universal Testing ◽  
Asymptomatic Patients

Abstract Background Infection prevention strategies to protect healthcare workers in endoscopy units during the post-peak phase of the COVID-19 pandemic are currently under intense discussion. In this paper, the cost-effectiveness of routine pre-endoscopy testing and high risk personal protective equipment (PPE) is addressed. Method A model based on theoretical assumptions of 10 000 asymptomatic patients presenting to a high volume center was created. Incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs) and absolute costs per endoscopy were calculated using a Monte Carlo simulation. Results ICER values for universal testing decreased with increasing prevalence rates. For higher prevalence rates (≥ 1 %), ICER values were lowest for routine pre-endoscopy testing coupled with use of high risk PPE, while cost per endoscopy was lowest for routine use of high risk PPE without universal testing. Conclusion In general, routine pre-endoscopy testing combined with high risk PPE becomes more cost-effective with rising prevalence rates of COVID-19.

scholarly journals Stockpiled personal protective equipment and knowledge of pandemic plans as predictors of perceived pandemic preparedness among German general practitioners

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. e0255986
Author(s):  
Arno Stöcker ◽  
Ibrahim Demirer ◽  
Sophie Gunkel ◽  
Jan Hoffmann ◽  
Laura Mause ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Practitioners ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Explanatory Power ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Pandemic Preparedness ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Determining Factor

Background The COVID-19 pandemic significantly changed the work of general practitioners (GPs). At the onset of the pandemic in March 2020, German outpatient practices had to adapt quickly. Pandemic preparedness (PP) of GPs may play a vital role in their management of a pandemic. Objectives The study aimed to examine the association in the stock of seven personal protective equipment (PPE) items and knowledge of pandemic plans on perceived PP among GPs. Methods Three multivariable linear regression models were developed based on an online cross-sectional survey for the period March–April 2020 (the onset of the pandemic in Germany). Data were collected using self-developed items on self-assessed PP and knowledge of a pandemic plan and its utility. The stock of seven PPE items was queried. For PPE items, three different PPE scores were compared. Control variables for all models were gender and age. Results In total, 508 GPs were included in the study; 65.16% believed that they were very poorly or poorly prepared. Furthermore, 13.83% of GPs were aware of a pandemic plan; 40% rated those plans as beneficial. The stock of FFP-2/3 masks, protective suits, face shields, safety glasses, and medical face masks were mostly considered completely insufficient or insufficient, whereas disposable gloves and disinfectants were considered sufficient or completely sufficient. The stock of PPE was significantly positively associated with PP and had the largest effect on PP; the association of the knowledge of a pandemic plan was significant but small. PPE scores did not vary considerably in their explanatory power. The assessment of a pandemic plan as beneficial did not significantly affect PP. Conclusion The stock of PPE seems to be the determining factor for PP among German GPs; for COVID-19, sufficient masks are the determining factor. Knowledge of a pandemic plans play a secondary role in PP.

scholarly journals Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Surveillance and Exposure in the Perioperative Setting With Universal Testing and Personal Protective Equipment Policies

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anoshe Aslam ◽  
Jessica Singh ◽  
Elizabeth Robilotti ◽  
Karin Chow ◽  
Tarun Bist ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Contact Tracing ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Diagnostic Strategies ◽  
Asymptomatic Patients ◽  
Polymerase Chain

Abstract Background New York City (NYC) experienced a surge of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in March and April 2020. Since then, universal polymerase chain reaction (PCR)–based surveillance testing and personal protective equipment (PPE) measures are in wide use in procedural settings. There is limited published experience on the utility and sustainability of PCR-based surveillance testing in areas with receding and consistently low community COVID-19 rates. Methods The study was conducted at a tertiary care cancer center in NYC from 22 March to 22 August 2020. Asymptomatic patients underwent severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) testing before surgeries, interventional radiology procedures, and endoscopy. Contact tracing in procedural areas was done if a patient with an initial negative screen retested positive within 48 hours of the procedure. Results From March 22 until August 22, 2020, 11 540 unique patients underwent 14 233 tests before surgeries or procedures at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Overall, 65 patients were positive, with a peak rate of 4.3% that fell below 0.3% after April 2020. Among the 65 positive cases, 3 were presymptomatic and 38 were asymptomatic. Among asymptomatic test-positive patients, 76% had PCR cycle threshold >30 at first detection. Five patients tested newly positive in the immediate postoperative period, exposing 82 employees with 1 case of probable transmission (1.2%). Conclusions The prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection identified on preprocedural surveillance was low in our study, which was conducted in an area with limited community spread at the later stage of the study. Universal PPE is protective in procedural settings. Optimal and flexible diagnostic strategies are needed to accomplish and sustain the goals of comprehensive preprocedure surveillance testing.

Organization of personneindividual protection conducting diagnostic and treatment procedures using radionuclide and generating sources of ionizing radiation

2017 ◽  
Vol 62 (5) ◽  
pp. 28-30
Author(s):  
В. Рубцов ◽  
V. Rubcov ◽  
В. Клочков ◽  
V. Klochkov ◽  
А. Нефедов ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Medicine ◽  
Ionizing Radiation ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Medical Staff ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Study Guide ◽  
Personal Protection ◽  
Radiation Sources ◽  
Treatment Procedures

Purpose: To improve radiation safety of medical staff and patients during diagnostic and treatment procedures with using of radionuclide radiation sources. Materials and methods: Staff working conditions have been analyzed and the potential for using of various personal protective equipment has been assessed based on the developed framework of personal protection of medical staff and patients at nuclear medicine centers. In accordance with methods described in the current Russian standards, specimens of personal protective equipment manufactured at Russian industrial plants and suitable for use by medical staff and patients at nuclear medicine centers have been tested. Results: Results of laboratory tests of new advanced high-performance personal protective equipment of various purposes for protection of medical staff and patients during diagnostic and treatment procedures with using of radionuclide radiation sources are provided. Training and information documents and guidelines have been developed, including “Study guide on personal protection during diagnostic and treatment procedures with using of radionuclides and ionizing radiation sources” for various departments of the Institute of Continuing Vocational Education, State Research Center – Burnasyan Federal Medical Biophysical Center of the FMBA of Russia, and “Guidelines on personal protection of medical staff and patients during diagnostic and treatment procedures with using of radionuclides and ionizing radiation sources”. Conclusion: Study guide and Guidelines on personal protection of medical staff and patients at nuclear medicine centers during diagnostic and treatment procedures with using of radionuclide radiation sources, as well as the draft of the Standard guidelines on delivery of free personal protective equipment to medical staff have been developed based on the results of work and studies.

scholarly journals Atividades Educativas para uso adequado de Equipamentos de Proteção Individual em Hospital Federal de Referência

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1.ESP) ◽  
Author(s):  
Camila Pureza Guimarães Da Silva ◽  
Verônica Caé Da Silva ◽  
Patrícia Fernandes Britto ◽  
Dejanira De Jesus ◽  
Verônica Wermelinger Costa Nonato ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Continuing Education ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Personal Protection ◽  
Educational Activities ◽  
Personal Protection Equipment ◽  
Adult Inpatient ◽  
The City

Objetivo: relatar a experiência da realização de atividades educativas sobre Paramentação e Desparamentação de Equipamentos de Proteção Individual (EPI) em um hospital da rede federal situado no município do Rio de Janeiro. Método: estudo descritivo, do tipo relato de experiência, realizado em um hospital a partir de ações educativas. Resultados: foram desenvolvidas ações educativas com 894 colaboradores da instituição onde a maioria era do sexo feminino (80,6%), 70% das categorias de enfermagem e mais de 48% dos serviços de internação de adultos. Houve demonstração de insegurança quanto às técnicas, especialmente a de desparamentação. Conclusão: as atividades possibilitaram um cuidado da instituição com os seus colaboradores, da equipe de enfermagem e multiprofissional, dando-lhes ferramentas no uso correto dos EPI para enfrentamento da COVID-19.Descritores: Enfermagem; Educação Continuada; Equipamento de Proteção Individual; Infecções por Coronavirus; COVID-19.EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR PROPER USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT IN A FEDERAL REFERENCE HOSPITALObjective: to report the experience of carrying out educational activities on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) placement and safe removal in a federal hospital located in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Method: descriptive study, the type of experience report realized in a hospital based on educational actions. Results: educational activities were developed with 894 participants of the institution, most were female (80.6%), 70% from the nursing category and more than 48% from adult inpatient services. There was demonstration of insecurity regarding the techniques, especially on withdrawal of personal protective equipment. Conclusion: the activities made it possible to care for the institution with its collaborators, the nursing and multidisciplinary team, giving them tools for the correct use of PPE to face COVID-19.Descriptors: Nursing; Continuing Education; Personal Protection Equipments; Coronavirus Infections; COVID-19. ACTIVIDADES EDUCATIVAS PARA EL USO ADECUADO DEL EQUIPO DE PROTECCIÓN PERSONAL EN UN HOSPITAL FEDERAL DE REFERENCIAObjetivo: informar sobre la experiencia de llevar a cabo actividades educativas sobre colocación y retiro de equipos de protección personal (EPP) en un hospital federal ubicado en la ciudad de Río de Janeiro. Método: estudio descriptivo, informe de experiencia, realizado en un hospital basado en acciones educativas. Resultados: las acciones educativas se desarrollaron con 894 participantes de la institución, la mayoría eran mujeres (80,6%), 70% de la categoría de enfermería y más del 48% de los servicios de hospitalización de adultos. Hubo demostración de inseguridad con respecto a las técnicas, especialmente la eliminación de equipos Conclusión: las actividades permitieron atender a la institución con sus colaboradores, el equipo de enfermería y multidisciplinario, brindándoles herramientas para el uso correcto del EPP para hacer frente à COVID-19.Descriptores: enfermería; Educación contínua; Equipo de protección personal; Infecciones por coronavirus; COVID-19.

scholarly journals Occupational Health Problems, Workplace Environment and Utilization of Personal Protective Equipment among Welders of Banepa Municipality, Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-107
Author(s):  
Manisha Joshi ◽  
Gita Dhakal Chalise ◽  
Sarala Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Workplace Environment ◽  
Safety Guidelines

Background: Welding is a hazardous occupation where welders expose to a variety of work-related hazards. These hazards might cause occupational health problems. Safe working environment and utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE) play a vital role in preventing problems and promoting their health, safety and wellbeing. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the prevalence of occupational health problems, workplace environment and utilization of personal protective equipment among welders. Methodology: A descriptive cross- sectional study design was used.  Data was collected from 130 welders of 35 metal workshops in Banepa Municipality using semi-structured interview schedule in 2019. An observational checklist was used to collect information on the workplace environment of selected metal workshops. Data was analyzed by using SPSS version 20 and described by using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Results: The most prevalent problems experienced by welders were accidents and injuries (99.2%) and eye and ear problems (98.4%). The most available PPE in 35 metal workshops were protective goggles (100%) and insulated gloves (71.4%). Similarly, 90.6% welders always used safety goggles, 41% sometimes used facemasks and 65.4% never used helmets while working.  Only 25.6% workshops had first aid kits available with no expired products and 11.4% had kept fire extinguishers in easily accessible locations. Almost all (97.1%) workshops did not have safety guidelines for their workers. Conclusion: Welders who work in metal workshops experience different types of occupational health problems (OHP) and do not use all types of PPE for their protection. Hence, metal workshops should develop safety guidelines for their workers and strictly implement it to prevent OHP.

scholarly journals Unmasking the mask: the role of personal protective equipment for ophthalmologists caring for asymptomatic patients during the COVID-19 pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 1841-1843
Author(s):  
Adrian T. Fung
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Health Policies ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Asymptomatic Patients

The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for ophthalmologists caring for asymptomatic patients remains controversial. This commentary reviews the latest emerging evidence. This is paramountly important in shaping health policies in countries which is not currently recommended.

Coronavirus: the 7th C affecting the 6Cs. A focus on compassion, care and touch

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (15) ◽  
pp. 928-933
Author(s):  
Jacqueline Johnstone ◽  
Debbie Duncan
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Working At Home ◽  
Primary Focus ◽  
At Home

The C0VID-19 pandemic has challenged everyone in society, from children who are no longer able to attend school and nursery to adults trying to juggle working at home and vulnerable members of society who have needed to self-isolate. NHS staff and key workers also need to juggle their family situations and many will have to adapt their practice and ways of working to address the demands placed on the NHS during this time. The current pandemic has altered the nature of services being provided to patients, and staff are now wearing personal protective equipment, with many being redeployed to ward areas. This article considers the 6Cs of nursing and the challenges faced by staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a primary focus on care and compassion. The vital role that touch has in the care of the patient and family is also considered.

scholarly journals Analysis of MUI Fatwa Number 17 of 2020 Regarding Kaifiat Prayer Guidelines for Health Workers Who Wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) When Treating and Handling Covid-19 Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 247
Author(s):  
Frina Oktalita ◽  
Darlin Rizki
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
The Body ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Personal Protection ◽  
Personal Protection Equipment ◽  
Library Research ◽  
The Law

This study aims to analyze the MUI fatwa no. 17 of 2020 concerning the guidelines for prayer for health workers who wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling and caring for COVID-19 patients. This study tries to describe the ijtihad method used by MUI in establishing a law. This study uses a type of library research with descriptive analysis. The results of this study state that health workers (PPE) must continue to pray even though it’s not possible to purify themselves (ablution or tayamum). With consideration, 1) if the body (lahiriyah) in hadas condition, it is not obligate his pray (I'adah), 2) if the PPE is unclean then it is necessary to repeat the prayer. The fatwa cannot be separated from the syar'i argument which is the basis for issuing the fatwa, particularly using the talfiq manhaji method. The fatwa can be used as an alternative to confusion over the law, and is intended to create benefits, especially for health workers who treat and handle Covid-19 patients.

scholarly journals Problems of Development and Implementation of Personal Protection Equipment for Personnel of Radiation and Chemical Hazardous Facilities, Emergency and Rescue Teams and Population

2021 ◽  
pp. 69-72
Author(s):  
V.I. Rubtsov ◽  
◽  
G.A. Novikov ◽  
A.N. Timoshenko ◽  
G.P. Prostakishin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Operation Mode ◽  
Normal Operation ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Personal Protection ◽  
Personal Protection Equipment ◽  
Emergency Rescue ◽  
Emergency Situations ◽  
Influence Area

The article presents a brief review of the activities of the laboratory "Personal protection equipment for the personnel of hazardous production facilities" for creation of the regulatory-legal and regulatory-methodological support system for personal protection of the personnel of radiation and chemical hazardous facilities, of regular and non-staff emergency rescue teams of Rosatom State Corporation and of FMBA of Russia as well as of the population living in the influence area of the mentioned facilities. The issues of standardization and certification of personal protective equipment at NPPs and in the field of atomic energy use — both in the normal operation mode of dangerous objects, and in emergency situations of peace and war time are considered. The problems arising in the implementation of innovative personal protective equipment, primarily due to international obligations, are shown.

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