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Validation of Algorithms for Donning and Doffing Personal Protective Equipment during the COVID-19 Pandemic

open access: yesJournal of Coloproctology, 2021
Introduction The prolonged or incorrect use of facial masks, respirators and glasses or visors results in friction, pressure and shear forces that constantly act on the facial skin, leading to lesions and dermatitis.
Flávio Dutra Miranda   +2 more
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A Scalable Ensemble Learning-Based Model for Optimal Placement of Circuit Breaker and Sectionalizer in Power Distribution Systems with the Aim of Reliability Improvement [PDF]

open access: yesهوش محاسباتی در مهندسی برق
The number and location of switching devices (e.g., circuit breakers and sectionalizers) should be optimally determined in power distribution systems to reduce system interruptions and associated costs.
Mehrdad Ebrahimi, Mohammad Rastegar
doaj   +1 more source

Adesão às medidas de precaução-padrão: relato de experiência Adhesión a las medidas de precaución padrón: relato de experiencia Adoption of standard precautions: a report

open access: yesRevista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem, 1999
Durante 1993 e 1994 foi realizada reciclagem em Precauções-Padrão para os profissionais de enfermagem do Centro de Atenção Integral à Saúde da Mulher (CAISM).
Maria Helena Baena de Moraes Lopes   +2 more
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How Are You Feeling? Interpretation of Emotions through Facial Expressions of People Wearing Different Personal Protective Equipment: An Observational Study

open access: yesNursing Reports, 2022
(1) Background: The perception of others’ emotions based on non-verbal cues, such as facial expressions, is fundamental for interpersonal communication and mutual support. Using personal protection equipment (PPE) in a work environment during the SAR-CoV-
José Luis Díaz-Agea   +5 more
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Optimal Service Restoration Scheme for Radial Distribution Network Using Teaching Learning Based Optimization

open access: yesEnergies, 2022
In the event of a fault isolation process, all loads located downstream from the faulted point become out of service, and as a consequence, the power interruption affects a greater portion of the radial distribution system. This paper proposes an optimal
Mulusew Ayalew   +2 more
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Banshee distribution network benchmark and prototyping platform for hardware-in-the-loop integration of microgrid and device controllers

open access: yesThe Journal of Engineering, 2019
This article provides a unique benchmark to integrate and systematically evaluate advanced functionalities of microgrid and downstream device controllers. The article describes Banshee, a real-life power distribution network.
Reynaldo Salcedo   +21 more
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Helmet Design Based on the Optimization of Biocomposite Energy-Absorbing Liners under Multi-Impact Loading

open access: yesApplied Sciences, 2019
Cellular materials have been used in many applications such as insulation, packaging, and protective gear. Expanded polystyrene has been widely used as energy-absorbing liner in helmets due to its excellent cost-benefit relation.
Fábio A. O. Fernandes   +3 more
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Are cloth masks a substitute to medical masks in reducing transmission and contamination? A systematic review [PDF]

open access: yesBrazilian Oral Research, 2020
: During the COVID-19 pandemic the use of cloth masks has increased dramatically due to the shortage of medical masks. However, the efficiency of this material is controversial.
Milena Santos   +6 more
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Efficacy of Eyelid Taping with and without Ocular Lubricants in Patients Receiving General Anaesthesia: A Prospective Interventional Study [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2023
Introduction: Corneal Abrasion (CA) is the most common ophthalmic complication that occurs after General Anaesthesia (GA) in non ocular surgeries. GA results in reduced basal tear volume, loss of light reflex, and lack of pain perception, resulting ...
Joylin Stephany Dsouza   +2 more
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Eye protection practices and symptoms among welders in the Limpopo Province of South Africa+

open access: yesAfrican Vision and Eye Health, 2009
Welding is associated with several ocular and systemic hazards especially where adequate protective measures are not taken.  The purpose of this project was to study the eye protection practices and symptoms among welders in the Capricorn District of ...
H. L. Sithole   +2 more
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