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Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2020 In the COVID-19 pandemic, global health care systems have become overwhelmed with potentially infectious patients seeking testing and care. Preventing spread of infection to and from health care workers (HCWs) and patients relies on effective use of ...
Binit Sureka +13 more
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Health Affairs, 2020 The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues to devastate U.S. nursing homes. Adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) and staffing are critical to protect nursing home residents and staff during future COVID-19 outbreaks.
Brian E. McGarry +2 more
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Barriers and factors affecting personal protective equipment usage in St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor in Northern Uganda [PDF]
, 2017 Background: To protect health workers (HCWs) from risky occupation exposure, CDC developed the universal precautions (Ups) including Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs).
Apio JA +4 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Intelligent radiative cooling devices, adaptable to various weather conditions, have the potential for year‐round energy savings. This study introduces a sustainable dual‐mode film made from polycaprolactone nanofibers and upcycled chip bags for effective thermal management.
Qimeng Song +4 more
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Workplace Survey of Cold Protective Glove Aging
AUTEX Research Journal, 2019 This study presents the results of an end-of-service life survey involving workers operating in cold environments. The objective of this study was to determine whether the gloves worn in such workplaces were replaced when they exhibited clear signs of ...
Irzmańska Emilia, Kropidłowska Paulina
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Indian Journal of Community and Family Medicine, 2021 Introduction: In the current COVID-19 pandemic, when most of cases are asymptomatic or mild, and being kept on home isolation, personal protective equipment (PPE) used by them is potentially infectious and needs to be treated like biomedical wastes.
Archana Thakur +5 more
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Environmentally Sustainable Management of Used Personal Protective Equipment
Environmental Science and Technology, 2020 P protective equipment (PPE) such as face masks, gloves, goggles, gowns, and aprons are essential items to help protect individuals from exposure to pathogens and contaminants.
Narendra Singh +2 more
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Hubungan Hygiene Perorangan dan Pemakaian Alat Pelindung Diri (APD) dengan Keluhan Gangguan Kulit dan Kecacingan pada Petugas Pengangkut Sampah Kota Pematangsiantar Tahun 2012 [PDF]
, 2014 Waste is something material or solid objects that are no longer used by humans and discarded. Worse system of waste management can be a negative impact on health.
ashar, T. (taufik) +2 more
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Advances in Micro/Nanofiber‐Based Porous Materials for High‐Performance Thermal Insulation
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Micro/nanofiber porous materials have engendered great interest in the thermal insulation field. Herein, the structural designs, fabrication techniques, and applications of the micro/nanofiber thermal insulation materials are systematically summarized.
Xiaobao Gong +5 more
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High Dynamic Range Thin‐Film Resistive Flow Sensors for Monitoring Diverse Biofluids
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Thin‐film resistive flow sensors with thermoresistive and piezoresistive mechanisms are developed for biofluid monitoring. Fabricated using biocompatible materials and laser micromachining, the devices achieve sub‐millimeter dimensions and a broad dynamic range.
Latifah Almulla +2 more
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