Rapid Review of SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 Viability, Susceptibility to Treatment, and the Disinfection and Reuse of PPE, Particularly Filtering Facepiece Respirators.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
; 17(17)2020 Aug 22.
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| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-727421
ABSTRACT
In the COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2, hospitals are often stretched beyond capacity. There are widespread reports of dwindling supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE), particularly N95-type filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs), which are paramount to protect frontline medical/nursing staff, and to minimize further spread of the virus. We carried out a rapid review to summarize the existing literature on the viability of SARS-CoV-2, the efficacy of key potential disinfection procedures against the virus (specifically ultraviolet light and heat), and the impact of these procedures on FFR performance, material integrity, and/or fit. In light of the recent discovery of SARS-CoV-2 and limited associated research, our review also focused on the closely related SARS-CoV-1. We propose a possible whole-of-PPE disinfection solution for potential reuse that could be rapidly instituted in many health care settings, without significant investments in equipment.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Desinfección
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Equipo Reutilizado
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Coronavirus Relacionado al Síndrome Respiratorio Agudo Severo
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Equipo de Protección Personal
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Betacoronavirus
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Revisiones
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Año:
2020
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Artículo
País de afiliación:
Ijerph17176117
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