Physiological - hygienic substantiation of preventive measures for medical personnel working in personal protective equipment against COVID-19 and other biological factors

В сфере здравоохранения во избежание стагнации во время пандемии необходимо максимально обезопасить медицинский персонал и проводить большое количество профилактических мероприятий. Как доказано во многих научных статьях, главной мерой защиты медицинских работников от заражения и смерти является не только полное и своевременное обеспечение средствами индивидуальной защиты, но и подготовка специальных специалистов, которые научат, как правильно их применять. In the healthcare sector, in order to avoid stagnation during a pandemic, it is necessary to protect medical personnel as much as possible and carry out a large number of preventive measures. As proved in many scientific articles, the main measure to protect medical workers from infection and death is not only the full and timely provision of personal protective equipment, but also the training of special specialists who will teach how to use them correctly.

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Features of the thermal state of medical workers when using personal protective equipment against biological factors

Russian Journal of Occupational Health and Industrial Ecology ◽

10.31089/1026-9428-2020-60-11-801-803 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 60 (11) ◽

pp. 801-803

Author(s):

Alexey V. Konyukhov ◽

Andrey M. Geregei ◽

Vladislav I. Lemeshko

Keyword(s):

Personal Protective Equipment ◽

Thermal State ◽

Medical Personnel ◽

The Body ◽

Vapor Permeability ◽

Protective Equipment ◽

Biological Factors ◽

Coronavirus Infection ◽

Working Day ◽

Materials Used

Introduction. Biological personal protective equipment (PPE) is currently in particular demand, primarily when working with patients with a new coronavirus infection (COVID-19). Many materials used in the manufacture of such PPE have low air and vapor permeability, which ultimately can contribute to overheating of the body even in a comfortable temperature environment. The aim of study - physiological and hygienic assessment of the thermal state of the body of medical workers dressed in PPE from biological factors during the working day. Materials and methods. The study was conducted on the basis of an infectious hospital clinic of the FSBSI "Izmerov Research Institute of Occupational Health" during the COVID-19 epidemic on practically healthy volunteers: orderlies, nurses and doctors, who during the study performed their duties in the "infectious" zone. Results. The volunteers were equipped with sensors that measure the temperature of the skin and body, heart rate and humidity of the underwear. The indicators obtained during the experiment were evaluated in accordance with the current regulatory documentation. Conclusion. The data obtained as a result of the study showed an increase in most of the criteria indicators of the thermal state of the body of medical workers, which made it possible to assess the intensity of the thermal state of medical personnel.

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Infectious safety of nursing staff in departments (offices) functional diagnostics in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic

Medical alphabet ◽

10.33667/2078-5631-2020-25-30-33 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 30-33

Author(s):

E. V. Panina ◽

M. V. Pugachev ◽

A. G. Shchesiu

Keyword(s):

Medical Care ◽

Nursing Staff ◽

Personal Protective Equipment ◽

Medical Personnel ◽

Medical Waste ◽

Daily Activities ◽

Protective Equipment ◽

Functional Diagnostics ◽

Prevention Of Infections ◽

Epidemiological Situation

The article shows that in the daily activities of nursing staff of functional diagnostics departments (offices), it is necessary to strictly observe the requirements and rules for the prevention of infections associated with medical care, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The types of personal protective equipment (PPE) of medical personnel (MP), as well as current effective methods of disinfection, rules for collecting medical waste in a complex epidemiological situation are presented.

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Patient-Worn Enhanced Protection Face Shield for Flexible Endoscopy

Otolaryngology ◽

10.1177/0194599820934777 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 163 (2) ◽

pp. 280-283 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Jack B. Anon ◽

Carter Denne ◽

Darcy Rees

Keyword(s):

Personal Protective Equipment ◽

Health Care Professionals ◽

Medical Personnel ◽

Flexible Endoscopy ◽

Primary Objective ◽

Protective Equipment ◽

Fiberoptic Endoscopy ◽

Institutional Review ◽

Inferior Aspect ◽

Fluorescein Dye

Objectives The primary objective of this study was to compare the protection afforded by a standard face shield design with a new enhanced design in a controlled setting. Methods This study was exempted from review by institutional review board waiver. A flexible fiberoptic endoscopy was placed through stellate openings in the standard face shield and the enhanced face shield. A series of simulated coughs were created with bursts of fluorescein dye through an atomizer tip placed within the test participant’s mouth. Ultraviolet lighting illuminated the test area, and areas of dye splatter were noted. Results Fluorescein dye is easily aerosolized along the lateral inferior aspect of a standard shield with significant contamination of the surrounds. The enhanced face shield maintained a barrier to the aerosolized dye. Discussion Face shields, rather than face masks, should be considered a preferred alternative for the public and for health care professionals alike, as they address many of the personal protective equipment concerns especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Otolaryngologists are at high risk from aerosol-generating procedures, such as flexible fiberoptic endoscopy, even when wearing personal protective equipment. Here we describe a uniquely designed face shield to be worn by the patient as another layer of protection for the environment and for medical personnel. Implications for Practice During the course of a flexible fiberoptic endoscopy, medical personnel are safely isolated from potential infectious particles with a newly designed face shield.

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An Investigation on the Harmful Biological Factors of Workplace among Administrative Workers of Power Plant in South of Iran

Occupational Hygiene and Health Promotion ◽

10.18502/ohhp.v2i3.150 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Behnoush JAFARI ◽

Bahram KOUHNAVARD ◽

Mohammadreza NAJIMI ◽

Fereshteh JAHANI ◽

Zeinab MOSAVIAN ASL

Keyword(s):

Power Plant ◽

Personal Protective Equipment ◽

Positive Culture ◽

Pathogenic Fungi ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Personal Hygiene ◽

Protective Equipment ◽

Biological Factors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Opportunistic Pathogenic

Introduction: The working conditions, type of activity, and production or consumption of different materials expose the employees to harmful biological factors, which leads to infectious diseases. The purpose of this study was to investigate the harmful biological agents of the work environment among administrative personnel of a power plant in south of Iran. Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted among 200 administrative workers of different sections of power plant in 2016. The participants used personal protective equipment and samples were collected from five parts of the participants' body including auricle, inside the ear, the area between the toes, palm of foot, toe nails. Finally, 1000 samples were collected. Results: The mean age of the workers was years and all participants were male. Of the 1000 samples cultivated in the laboratory, 192 (96%) people had negative and 8 (4%) had positive culture results. The results showed that auricle had the highest rate of opportunistic pathogenic fungi (87.5%). The most positive cases of opportunistic pathogens were associated with workshops, warehouses, and operational buildings. Conclusion: Regarding the results of the study, we need to implement more health care in the mentioned places, observe personal hygiene in keeping the feet dry, not using protective handsets (air plug and earmuff) of other people, disinfecting the personal protective equipment, and daily washing to prevent the spread of the disease to other people.

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Practices of Midwives in the Use of Personal Protective Equipment when Aid Labor during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nursing and Health Sciences Journal (NHSJ) ◽

10.53713/nhs.v1i2.45 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 173-179

Author(s):

Shinta Novelia ◽

Rosmawati Lubis ◽

Reni Murniati ◽

Bunga Tiara Carolin

Keyword(s):

Personal Protective Equipment ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Medical Personnel ◽

Average Score ◽

Protective Equipment ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Personal Protection Equipment ◽

Average Value

Background: In the era of the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is very important to reduce the risk of transmitting infectious diseases to medical personnel because it can prevent contact with pathogens. This shows that midwives as first-line managers of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum cases must be vigilant by wearing complete Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) so that there is no transmission of the virus from the patient to the midwife. Objective: To determine the analysis of midwives' practices in using PPE when assisting labor during the COVID-19 pandemic at the Banten Regional General Hospital 2020-2021. Methodology: A quantitative analytic study using a cross sectional approach. The sample in this study was 102 respondents with purposive sampling technique. Data were analyzed using SPSS with Chi Square, which previously tested the validity and reliability. Results: The use of PPE in midwives in Banten Hospital obtained an average value of 84.3. Based on age, the average value was 53.9. Based on the length of service, the average score was 96.1. Based on education, the average score is 55.9. The results of the chi-square test showed that all independent variables had no relationship with the use of PPE including knowledge (p = 0.323), attitude (p = 0.665), availability of PPE (p = 0.740), and supervision (p = 0.603). Conclusions and Suggestions: The use of PPE in midwives has no relationship with knowledge, attitudes, availability of PPE and supervision. There is a need for socialization about the importance of using PPE to midwives in order to maintain the quality of expected care services. There is a need for an K3 unit in Banten Hospital which is one of the authorities. There needs to be special attention from the Hospital Management regarding the supervision of the use of PPE in midwives.

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

Nursing and Health Sciences Journal (NHSJ) ◽

10.53713/nhs.v1i3.48 ◽

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.

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Overview of Current International Recommendations for Echocardiography Exams During the Covid-19 Pandemic and Its Local Implementation in Austria

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine ◽

10.3389/fcvm.2021.623076 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 ◽

Author(s):

Michael Lichtenauer ◽

Erika Prinz ◽

Christina Granitz ◽

Bernhard Wernly ◽

Kristen Kopp ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Personal Protective Equipment ◽

Medical Personnel ◽

Professional Associations ◽

Physical Contact ◽

Protective Equipment ◽

Local Implementation ◽

Chinese Province ◽

Rapid Pace ◽

Novel Coronavirus ◽

Medical Examinations

Since its first appearance in December 2019, the novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) has spread throughout the world at rapid pace causing the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). Originating in the Chinese province Hubei, more than 91.8 million people globally have now been infected with the coronavirus and more than 1.966.000 patients have died thus far from Covid-19 (as of January 13th 2021). The virus spreads primarily by droplet infection as well as via aerosols during close physical contact. Particularly in medical examinations with close physical contact between examiner and patient, like echocardiography, the risk of contracting the virus is increased. Therefore, the use of personal protective equipment is recommended for the protection of patients and medical personnel alike. In this article, the current recommendations of international professional associations on the use of personal protective equipment and their local implementation are presented.

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The use of Personal Protective Equipment in Hazmat Incidents

Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine ◽

10.1177/102490790200900312 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 171-176 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

RSD Yeung ◽

JTS Chan ◽

LLY Lee ◽

YL Chan

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Personal Protective Equipment ◽

Hazardous Materials ◽

Medical Personnel ◽

Single Type ◽

Protective Equipment ◽

Dermal Contact ◽

Adequate Level ◽

Toxic Materials ◽

The One

Medical personnel are at risk when handling victims of Hazmat incidents. Special clothing and respiratory equipment are required to protect them from absorbing these toxic materials through inhalation or through dermal contact. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) refer to both clothing and equipment used to shield or isolate individuals from chemical, physical and biological hazards that may be encountered at a hazardous materials incident.1,2 No single type of PPE can protect all hazards and incorrect use can cause harm to the wearer. In general, the greater the protection, the greater the associated risks.2 Therefore, the level of PPE selected should be the one that can provide adequate level of protection.

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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

Farmaciâ Kazahstana ◽

10.53511/pharmkaz.2021.74.90.020 ◽

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.

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