scholarly journals Development and Application of a New Type of Medical Protective Sputum Suction Respiratory Circuit

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
weizhou Wu ◽  
Kang Lu ◽  
Gaomei Jin ◽  
Haixia Yang ◽  
Lin Ren ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Breathing Circuit ◽  
Round Table ◽  
Outer Edge ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Sealing Ring ◽  
New Type ◽  
Main Components

Abstract Background: At present, there are few breathing circuits that can protect health care workers. Here, we have developed a new disposable medical protective sputum suction breathing circuit.Methods：The main components of the structure of the novel medical protective breathing circuit are adapter, isolation sleeve, stop sleeve, sealing cover and sealing ring. An isolation sleeve is inserted into the conversion joint. The isolation sleeve inner sleeve has a stop sleeve with an inverted round table structure. The upper nozzle of the adapter is provided with a sealing ring tightly combined with the lower outer edge of the isolation sleeve, and a sealing cover is provided on the sealing ring.Results: The device is easy to operate and can prevent the pollution caused by sputum splashing when sucking sputum.Conclusion: The medical protective sputum suction and breathing circuit is simple in structure, easy to use, and can effectively protect medical staff.

scholarly journals The impact of novel COVID-19 initial pandemic on orthopedic healthcare: an experience from a single institution of South Korea

2021 ◽  
Vol 64 (11) ◽  
pp. 778-787
Author(s):  
Gun Woo Lee ◽  
Gi Beom Kim ◽  
In Jun Lee
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Medical Staff ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Preventive Surgery ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Cancellation Rate ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
The Impact

Background: This study was to investigate the cancellation rate and trend of orthopedic surgeries during the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Moreover, we assessed the psychologic status of orthopedic healthcare workers, and investigated the details of the preventive surgeries underwent in COVID-19-positive patients.Methods: For 3 months after January 20, 2020, cancellation rates of elective surgeries were investigated, and the number of elective surgeries conducted in the same period over the last two years was compared. Four different questionnaires were used to investigate psychologic status among the orthopedic health care workers. We compared the outcomes according to occupation (physician or nurse), and type of work (faculty staff or resident physician). Outcomes according to occupation and type of work were compared. Preventive surgeries underwent in patients who could not wait for the results of the COVID-19 diagnosis were investigated.Results: Spine and hip surgery had relatively lower cancellation rates, and elective surgeries were significantly reduced. During the initial pandemic, the cancellation rate of orthopedic elective surgeries was significantly higher than in the same period of the previous year and was different for each subdivision depending on the degree of pain or disability. The psychological outcomes were within the normal range and there were no significant differences between groups. After preventive surgery, all medical staff involved in the operation tested negative.Conclusion: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the cancellation rate of orthopedic elective surgeries was significantly higher than in the same period of the previous year. Orthopedic health care workers did not seem to have significant psychological distress. As a result of the preventive surgery in specialized facilities, all the medical staff who participated in the operation tested negative.

scholarly journals Covid-19, Health Care in Ghana and the Fundamental Laws of Medical Science

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayim Aboagye D
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
The Novel ◽  
The Public ◽  
Social Interventions ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
The Government

The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of available research concerning covid-19 in Ghana. It presents challenges, measures from the health care delivery sector in the public health facilities. The article draws some strength from the fundamental laws of medicine as they aid to prepare the scientists in their combat against the novel Covid-19, its variants such as Delta and Omicron. Though the government has suffered economically from lockdowns and social interventions, its resilience efforts have been acclaimed to be successful and have to be emulated by other countries. The health care workers in Ghana's dissatisfaction with their jobs in these periods have not sidelined government efforts to lead and care for its citizens amid a pandemic.

scholarly journals Prevalence of positive COVID-19 among asymptomatic health care workers who care patients infected with the novel coronavirus: A retrospective study

2020 ◽  
Vol 57 ◽  
pp. 14-16
Author(s):  
Nabil A. Al-zoubi ◽  
Basil R. Obeidat ◽  
Mohammad A. Al-Ghazo ◽  
Wail A. Hayajneh ◽  
Abdelkarim H. Alomari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

scholarly journals GAAREIP: Indian Innovation of Caps and Personal Protective Equipment

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 24-27
Author(s):  
Aakash Pandita ◽  
Girish Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
The World ◽  
Coronavirus Infection ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

The world has recently been hit by a pandemic caused by the novel Coronavirus infection. The infection is highly contagious and possesses a significant risk for health care workers caring for the infected patients. With more than 200 countries being affected and around 3,00,000 deaths across the globe, the essential supply of masks and personal protective equipment has been falling short of the ever increasing need. In such crisis there is a need for innovating and designing endogenous masks and equipment to avoid compromise in care of the effected patients and for safeguarding the health of health care workers.

Knowledge, Practices and Attitude of Healthcare Providers about Using Face Mask to Limit the Spread of the Novel Coronavirus Disease

2020 ◽  
pp. 41-46
Author(s):  
Nehad J. Ahmed ◽  
Omar S. Alanazi ◽  
Abeer A. Alzahrani ◽  
Rana E. Alonazi
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Face Mask ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Knowledge Practices ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

Aim: There is evidence that health care providers have insufficient knowledge and poor practices regarding the use of surgical mask. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the knowledge, practices and attitude of healthcare providers about using face mask in order to limit the spreading of the novel coronavirus disease. Methodology: This was a cross sectional pilot study included a questionnaire about the knowledge of health care workers regarding the use of surgical face mask to prevent the new COVID-19 spreading and about their practices and the attitude of them regarding the use of surgical face mask to limit the new COVID-19 exposure. Results: About 86.21% of health care workers said that the correct way of using surgical face mask is White side facing in and about 65.52% of them said that N-95 mask is the mask type that actually protect against COVID-19. All of the respondents reported that they wear a mask in public places to protect themselves against COVID-19 and that they wear a mask in hospital premises to protect themselves against COVID-19 (100.00%). Conclusion: The Knowledge, attitude, and practice of health care providers regarding the use of surgical face masks were found to be good but still more knowledge is required about several aspects such as the types of masks, the duration of using masks and the disposal of the masks.

scholarly journals Self-swabbing in coronavirus pandemic- A game changer which can be introduced in field

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (2 (Supp)) ◽  
pp. 309-310
Author(s):  
Satheesh Kumar Bhandary ◽  
Rajeshwary Aroor ◽  
Vadisha Bhat ◽  
Mark Jittu V ◽  
Sreesan P
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care System ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Nasopharyngeal Swab ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Nasal Secretions ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Real Challenge ◽  
Care System

COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, is a highly contagious infection known to spread rapidly, leading to severe consequences and disasters. Health care workers are at higher risk of getting the infection, during the process of diagnosis and treatment of patients with the disease. Worldwide, a lot of health care workers have lost their lives because of COVID-19 infection. Managing the COVID- 19 caseload is a real challenge to the health care system. For the diagnosis of COVID-19, both nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs are obtained to detect viral RNA. (1). A nasopharyngeal swab is more sensitive due to higher viral load in nasal secretions than oral secretions, which is similar to that of Influenza (2). Taking nasopharyngeal swab is a real challenge to the health care workers and also is uncomfortable for the patient. It also exposes the health care workers to aerosols. Moreover, the scarcity of personal protective equipment (PPE) is a real burden to the health care system.

scholarly journals Personal Protective Equipment during Endoscopy

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (01) ◽  
pp. 45-52
Author(s):  
Shibi Mathew ◽  
Mathew Philip
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
World Health ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Health Organization

AbstractThe novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) which originated in China has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). This virus gets transmitted through air droplets and direct contact. Health care workers doing aerosol-generating procedures are at a higher risk of acquiring the infection. Many procedures done by the gastrointestinal endoscopists are classified as aerosol-generating procedures, which in turn underline the need for proper safety precautions during these procedures. Apart from general safety measures advised by various organizations, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is a pivotal factor in safeguarding health care personnel during endoscopy. This article provides a short overview of the different PPEs available and their proper use in endoscopy.

scholarly journals COVID 19 AND OBSTETRIC ANAESTHESIA

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Sindhu Sapru ◽  
Nida N Farooqui ◽  
Amit Kulshreshta
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Transmission Rate ◽  
Anaesthetic Management ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Physiological Changes ◽  
Obstetric Anaesthesia ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

Covid 19 infection caused by the novel coronavirus Sars Cov-2 has become a global pandemic. Due to a high human to human transmission rate of the virus and the physiological changes of pregnancy, these patients may be at high risk. Obstetric anaesthesia including antenatal perioperative and postoperative care of pregnant patients and protection of health care workers from infection is an important area for anaesthetic management

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