Probable Cases Evacuation-Body Top Jacket with Portable Hepa Filter

ABSTRACT

Introduction: In view of the latest covid-19 pandemic condition worldwide, it affects greatly on paramedical colleagues daily practice especially on the suspected or not yet confirmed case transfer or evacuation. Unlike those server deadly infectious diseases case which goanna to have strict isolation devices, and most patients condition are ambulatory or transfer for isolation purposes only. Objectives: To develop a head to abdomen enclosed well covered jacket for transfer purposes in order to reduce the chance of droplets and aerosols spread whilst patient transfer to strict isolation areas. Thus, patient should feel comfortable and acceptable during the process. Methods: Soft plastic core shell on back and with hard transparent front was built;and loosely tight seal on all sides via elastic wrapper. Besides, airs will be sucked through HEPA filter to eliminate any infectious droplets or aerosols leak out to open air and infect those paramedical colleagues who simply escort the case to major Hospitals or strict isolation facility. Results: Laboratory test conducted for its antimicrobial activities against Pseudomonas Aeruginosa (ATCC No. 9027), Enterobacteriaceae (Escherichia coli ATCC No. 8739);Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC No. 6538P);ISO 22196 2011 Measurement of antibacterial activity on plastics and other non-porous surfaces methodology adopted and result indicated with its compliance of the antimicrobial activities. Trial run successfully with the simulated patient transfer and the safety standards as HEPA filter efficiency minimal standard well-kept in order to maintain the air seal internal environment via HEPA suctioning. In order to maintain the front shape for easy observation and comfort, it remodeled into hard shell. Jacket shell is used environmental friendly materials for disposable, combustible as of non-polyvinylchloride material. Conclusion: Transfer Jacket enhances safety for health care providers as well as transportation vehicles immediate environment plus peoples nearby with an extra protection. Besides comfort of the evacuee can be enhanced and safety ranges and aspects consideration are also being well taken care of.