Personal protective equipment and personal cooling garments to reduce heat-related stress and injuries.
Med Leg J
; 88(1_suppl): 43-46, 2020 Nov.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-680501
ABSTRACT
Use of appropriate personal protective equipment is essential for healthcare workers when dealing with patients who have tested positive or are suspected of having Covid-19. Personal protective equipment is uncomfortable at best. In hot countries (like India) or in a hot place of work, its wearers are at a high risk of heat-related illnesses. Once in personal protective equipment a healthcare worker can remain in it for at least 6 h at a stretch. In summer when it is hot and humid, personal protective equipment can cause wearer dehydration, heat exhaustion or heat fatigue. In a severe form, this can result in heat stroke and a collapse while on duty. Preventive measures are needed to protect healthcare workers. This review aims to highlight the efficacy and applicability of personal cooling garments.
Keywords
Full text:
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Occupational Exposure
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Heat Stress Disorders
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Personal Protective Equipment
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Hot Temperature
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Med Leg J
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
0025817220935882
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