scholarly journals Symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infection with Ageusia after Two mRNA Vaccine Doses

2022 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 886
Author(s):  
Vito Carlo Alberto Caponio ◽  
Maria Rosaria Lipsi ◽  
Francesca Fortunato ◽  
Fabio Arena ◽  
Lorenzo Lo Muzio
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Viral Genome ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Nasal Congestion ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
High Efficacy ◽  
Symptomatic Infection ◽  
New Guidelines ◽  
Spread Of Infection ◽  
Full Immunization

To raise awareness about preventive measures in COVID-19 pandemic, even though fully vaccinated. Although recent trials showed high efficacy of vaccines in preventing symptomatic infections, there are some individuals experiencing symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection. In this case report, a fully vaccinated young dental practitioner experienced symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection 55 days postvaccination with BNT162b2 Pfizer vaccine with evident ageusia. Diagnostic swabs were performed and used for viral genome sequencing. The patient fully recovered 15 days after diagnosis. Loss of smell and taste, together with nasal congestion were the main reported symptoms. The use of personal protective equipment prevented spread of infection in patients and co-workers. With the increase of people being fully vaccinated, it is still necessary to follow infection preventive protocols by correctly applying personal protective equipment. Although high efficacy has been proved, some individuals may still be vulnerable to symptomatic infection and new guidelines and markers should be adopted and investigated to find out patients for whom vaccination may not determine full immunization.

scholarly journals Description of Snakebite's Prevention Efforts Towards Farmers in Panti Sub-District

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 184-192
Author(s):  
Rismawan Adi Yunanto ◽  
Wantiyah Wantiyah ◽  
Yusuf Gito Afandi
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Survey Research ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Public Understanding ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Snake Bites ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive

The knowledge toward snakebite prevention was related to preventive measures taken by farmers. Besides, a lack of farmer’s awareness about the importance of using personal protective equipment and a lack of public understanding regarding the level of danger and the types of venomous snakes were factors that cause snakebites. This study aimed to describe the efforts to prevent snakebite on farmers in Panti sub-district. The method used a quantitative descriptive with survey research design. This research was conducted on farmers in Panti with a sample of 100 respondents using cluster sampling technique. The results of this study showed respondents have known tree crevices, earthen holes, piles of wood, garbage, and twigs that are at risk of becoming snake habitats, use boots and trousers while working, maximize lighting using a lamp or flashlight, regularly mow grass and shrubs, clean up scattered leaves, and rest on higher ground when at home or in the fields. While only a few respondents participated in health education and counselling regarding snake bites. This study concluded that the majority of respondents conducted efforts to prevent snakebites.

INVESTIGATION OF MATERIALS OF A PROTECTIVE KIT AGAINST ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS INFECTIONS OF TYPE I-IV FOR THE TRANSMISSION OF ATOMOSPHERIC AEROSOLS AND DUST ON A PARTICLE ANALYZER AND BY MICROSCOPY

2021 ◽  
pp. 70-78
Author(s):  
А. МЫНБАЙ ◽  
У.С. КЕМЕЛЬБЕКОВ ◽  
А.Т. ОЛЖАБАЙ
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Particle Analysis ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Customs Union ◽  
Type I ◽  
Optimal Method ◽  
Hazardous Chemical ◽  
The Republic

Настоящая исследовательская работа посвящена разработке оптимального метода для определения микробной проницаемости через материалы (тканые и нетканые) средств индивидуальной защиты на основе определения проницаемости аэрозольных частиц атмосферного воздуха методами микроскопии и анализа частиц для соответствие установленным требованиям ГОСТ 12.4.258-2014 (EN 14605:2005) и EN 14126:2003., ТР ТС 019/2011 О безопасности средств индивидуальной защиты утвержден Решением Комиссии Таможенного союза № 878 от 9 декабря 2011 г., а также санитарных правил № 131 от 25 февраля 2015 года «Санитарноэпидемиологические требования к организации и проведению санитарнопротивоэпидемических (профилактических) мероприятий по предупреждению инфекционных заболеваний (чума, холера)» утвержден приказом Министра национальной экономики Республики Казахстан, и № 684 от 8 сентября 2017 года «Санитарноэпидемиологические требования к лабораториям, использующим потенциально опасные химические и биологические вещества» Утвержден приказом Министра здравоохранения Республики Казахстан. This research work is devoted to the development of an optimal method for determining microbial permeability through materials (woven and nonwoven) of personal protective equipment based on the det ermination of the permeability of atmospheric air aerosol particles by microscopy and particle analysis methods for compliance with the established requirements of GOST 12.4.2582014 ( EN 14605: 2005) and EN14126: 2003., TR CU 019/2011 On the safety of personal protective equipment approved by the Decision of the Commission of the Customs Union No. 878 dated December 9, 2011, as well as sanitary regulations No. 131 dated February 25, 2015 “Sanitary and epidemiological requirements for the organization and implementation of sanitary antiepidemic (preventive) measures to prevent infectious diseases (plague, cholera) "approved by order of the Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and No. 684 of September 8, 2017" Sanitary and epidemiological requirements for laboratories using potentially hazardous chemical and biological substances "Approved by order Minister of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

scholarly journals Prevention of facial injuries caused by personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 74 (suppl 1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Geraldo Magela Salomé ◽  
Rosimar Aparecida Alves Dutra
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Delphi Technique ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Integrative Review ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Validity Index ◽  
Facial Injuries ◽  
Content Validity Index

ABSTRACT Objective: Develop and validate a leaflet to guide health professionals in preventive measures related to injuries caused by the use of personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: For the construction of the brochure, an integrative review was carried out in the main databases. The evaluation of the leaflet was made by 59 health professionals (nurses, physiotherapists, and doctors), using the Delphi technique. Results: In the first evaluation cycle, the items in the brochure were considered by the judges to be “inadequate” to “adequate”; the Content Validity Index was 0.80-1.0. After the adjustments suggested by the judges were implemented, the leaflet was sent back to the second evaluation cycle, in which all items were considered “adequate”, resulting in a Content Validity Index of 1.0. Conclusion: The developed brochure has content validity and can assist health professionals in preventing injuries caused by the use of personal protective equipment the developed brochure has content validity and can assist health professionals in preventing injuries caused by the use of personal protective equipment.

scholarly journals Booklet on the use of personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic: preventing facial skin injuries

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Breno César Diniz Pontes ◽  
Geraldo Magela Salomé
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Tissue Injury ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Facial Skin ◽  
Skin Injuries

Abstract Introduction: In the year 2020, Brazilian and global public health systems were overwhelemend by COVID-19, a pandemic highly transmissible by droplets and contact, mainly in enclosed areas and hospital environments. Objective: Create a booklet to instruct health professionals on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and preventive measures for facial skin injuries during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Methods: The study was conducted from June to September 2020, adopting the following steps: situational diagnosis; literature review of the main health science databases; content selection and survey; drafting texts; creating illustrations; and diagramming the manual. Results: After the literature review, 26 articles were selected for the booklet. The material was prepared by the authors of this article and reviewed by a professional in the biomedical field, with expertise in standardizing procedures and tissue injury innovations. The final version contains four chapters and three algorithms, one with step-by-step instructions on donning PPE, one on removal and one containing preventive measures for PPE-related injuries. Conclusion: After an interactive review of the literature, a booklet was created that provides theoretical and practical foundations for health professionals on PPE donning and removal techniques, with a view to preventing facial injuries and COVID-19 infection.

scholarly journals Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Prevention and Disinfection

2020 ◽  
pp. 10-14
Author(s):  
Nabih Mohammad Lawand ◽  
Samaa Al Tabbah
Keyword(s):  
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Routine Application ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Cleaning And Disinfection ◽  
Successful Prevention

The successful prevention of spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection depends on the routine application of preventive measures taken to prevent this spread. Strategies for preventing transmission of the disease include practices such as social/physical distancing, self-quarantine and isolation when appropriate, maintaining overall good personal hygiene practices like of handwashing and protecting others from coughs and sneezes by wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Moreover, Transmission of coronavirus occurs through contaminated surfaces where it may remain viable for hours to days. It is recommended to clean visibly dirty surfaces followed by disinfection through applying surface-appropriate disinfectants. In this review, we summarized the recommendations on the prevention, cleaning, and disinfection of the novel beta-coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, in order to help lower the chances of contracting Covid-19 and spreading it to someone else. Keywords: SARS-CoV-2; Coronavirus Disease; COVID-19, Disinfection

scholarly journals Ventilation mask adapted for endoscopy during the COVID-19 pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (suppl 2) ◽  
pp. 55-57
Author(s):  
José Luiz Paccos ◽  
Ivandro Paulo de Lima ◽  
Viviane Rissio Borba de Lima ◽  
Natália Sayuri Mukai
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Environmental Contamination ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Risk Of Infection ◽  
Poor Control ◽  
Contamination Control ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Risk Of Disease

SUMMARY In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, endoscopy services must adopt preventive measures to maintain proper functioning due to a high risk of disease contagion. Triage protocols before and after the procedure, personal protective equipment, and environmental contamination control are some of the endoscopy society’s recommendations. However, the risk of infection may remain high due to poor control over the source of contamination.Using a combination of standardized supplies and accessories in a hospital, a ventilation mask adapted to be used in endoscopic procedures is proposed to reduce COVID-19 contamination.

scholarly journals Non-specific prevention of coronavirus infection

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 5-12
Author(s):  
Nikolay I. Kuznetsov ◽  
Elena S. Romanova
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Household Waste ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Personal Protection ◽  
The Public ◽  
Medical Institutions ◽  
Coronavirus Infection ◽  
Spread Of Infection

The lecture is devoted to non-specific prevention of coronavirus infection. Various measures are described to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to both the public and healthcare providers. The characteristic of various measures for the disinfection of medical and household waste is given. A detailed description of various personal protection methods with a description of the rules for their use is given. Attention is drawn to the rules for the use of personal protective equipment during a pandemic. Attention is drawn to common errors encountered when using personal protective equipment. The importance of their use in order to prevent the spread of infection outside medical institutions is emphasized.

scholarly journals Spectrum of HRCT findings among asymptomatic and recovered COVID-19 patients: how did they impact the clinical decision?

2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Samir ◽  
Mohamed Saied Abdelgawad ◽  
Ayman Ibrahim Baess ◽  
Hebatallah Hassan Mamdouh Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Lung Volume ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Initial Screening ◽  
Expert Consultant ◽  
Spread Of Infection

Abstract Background Decisions about asymptomatic COVID-19 patients are always critical, either during initial screening or during recovery. Spread of infection will be inevitable if those patients were left non-isolated. This study aimed not only to survey spectrum of HRCT findings of COVID-19 among asymptomatic and recovered patients but also to record unexpected results and document their impact upon the clinical decision. Results The study was retrospectively conducted, during June and July 2020, on 120 patients proved with COVID-19, during initial HRCT screening or delayed following announcement of recovery. All patients were completely asymptomatic. They included 72 males and 48 females (60%:40%). Their age ranged from 10 to 58 years (mean 35.95 ± 12.25 SD). HRCT was analyzed by three expert consultant radiologists in consensus. Among asymptomatic initially screened COVID-19 patients, additional to GGOs, bilateral consolidative changes were unexpectedly found together with secondary fibrosis (23.3% and 10%). HRCT results significantly impacted the clinical decision (P < 0.0001); PCR had to be repeated with home isolation (43.3%). Infected health care providers had to stop their duty immediately (20%). Isolated hospitalization replaced routine ward admission (25%). Cautious surgical interference was performed using full personal protective equipment (PPE) (8.3%). Among asymptomatic recovered COVID-19 patients, unexpected large lesions (> 3 cm) were found (70%). Near 50% of lung volume was persistently affected (10%). Secondary fibrosis was striking (33%). Encysted hydro-pneumothorax persisted for a whole month (1.7%). “No-isolation” decision remained unchanged because of clinical and laboratory stability; however, steroids were prescribed to speed lung recovery. Conclusion HRCT findings among asymptomatic and recovered COVID-19 patients can be unexpected and can definitely impact the clinical decision.

scholarly journals Pożary odpadów a narażenie strażaków na substancje toksyczne

Prawo ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 326 ◽  
pp. 187-197
Author(s):  
Mateusz Paplicki ◽  
Janusz Adam Wrzesiński ◽  
Robert Susło ◽  
Jarosław Drobnik ◽  
Karol Dopierała
Keyword(s):  
Health Effects ◽  
Current Literature ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Health Hazards ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Toxic Substances ◽  
Legal Regulations ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Biologic Markers

Waste fires and firefighters’ exposure to toxic agentsIn Poland in recent years more and more waste have been set on fire, thus intervening firefighters are at increased risk of suffering intoxication from fumes. Based on current literature and legal regulations review, characteristics of relevant toxic substances, associated health hazards and preventive measures were analyzed. In order to prevent negative health effects it is crucial not only to equip firefighters with adequate personal protective equipment and clothing but also to introduce obligatory monitoring their proper usage based on biologic markers of intoxication.

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