Article ; Online: Personal protective equipment and personal cooling garments to reduce heat-related stress and injuries.
2020 Volume 88, Issue 1_suppl, Page(s) 43–46
Abstract: ... of heat-related illnesses. Once in personal protective equipment a healthcare worker can remain ... to highlight the efficacy and applicability of personal cooling garments. ... in it for at least 6 h at a stretch. In summer when it is hot and humid, personal protective equipment can cause ...
| 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. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Body Temperature Regulation/physiology ; Heat Stress Disorders/prevention & control ; Hot Temperature ; Humans ; India ; Occupational Exposure/prevention & control ; Personal Protective Equipment/statistics & numerical data ; Protective Clothing/statistics & numerical data ; Tropical Climate |
| Keywords | covid19 |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2020-07-27 |
| Publishing country | England |
| Document type | Journal Article ; Review |
| ZDB-ID | 390918-9 |
| ISSN | 2042-1834 ; 0025-8172 |
| ISSN (online) | 2042-1834 |
| ISSN | 0025-8172 |
| DOI | 10.1177/0025817220935882 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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