Significance of Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment (PPE) refers to specialized gear and clothing worn to minimize exposure to hazards. Predominantly used by healthcare workers, PPE includes masks, gloves, gowns, and eye protection, creating a barrier against infectious agents. Its availability and proper use are crucial for safety, especially during pandemics like COVID-19. Shortages and inadequate training can increase risks, while proper PPE use is essential in various fields, including dentistry, agriculture, construction, and environmental work.
Synonyms: Ppe, Safety gear, Protective clothing, Safety equipment
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Hindu concept of 'Personal protective equipment'
In Hinduism, personal protective equipment includes masks, goggles, caps, gloves, and suits. It is used by healthcare workers to prevent virus exposure.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) It includes face mask, transparent goggle, head cap, gloves and body suit to prevent themselves from virus. It is for people working in health care sector.[1]
The concept of Personal protective equipment in scientific sources
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes gear like masks, gloves, and clothing, crucial for minimizing exposure to hazards, especially for healthcare workers during events like the COVID-19 pandemic. Its use and availability impact worker safety.
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Increased costs for personal protective equipment for staff were part of the higher operational expenses for businesses during the pandemic, potentially influencing product prices.[2] (2) Personal protective equipment guidelines have been developed, incorporating valuable input from health workers involved in managing outbreaks like Ebola.[3] (3) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on construction sites can be controlled automatically and rapidly using mobile passive RFID portals.[4]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) The availability of this equipment, such as masks and gowns, was a critical concern for healthcare workers.[5] (2) The use of items like masks was mandated to protect both the service provider and the client from potential infection.[6] (3) Hospitals must provide this for healthcare workers, including items like gloves, gowns, hats, goggles, shoe covers, and specific filtration masks, following standard precautions.[7]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Du Noon CHC attended to walk-in clients by screening for COVID-19 at the entrance of the clinic, and strict precautions were taken by the health staff of the clinic by wearing personal protective equipment.[8] (2) Equipment that is supposed to be available in primary health care facilities, but the shortage of which contributes to self-care neglect and stresses professional nurses.[9] (3) Saliva is a simple and non-invasive sample type that limits contact with healthcare workers and the need for costly this.[10]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) The study notes that most of the ANC services during the COVID-19 pandemic in Probolinggo Regency were of high quality because the health workers implemented health protocols and used personal protective equipment according to standards.[11] (2) The availability of , a qualified changing room, and a separate room between the COVID-19 special treatment room and general patients are important to avoid the risk of transmission in hospitals.[12] (3) Personal protective equipment, such as gloves and masks, was provided to healthcare workers during the Ebola outbreak as part of infection prevention and control measures.[13]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) Personal protective equipment is essential for health workers attending to patients, and the lack of adequate PPE can lead to anxieties and compromised healthcare during the pandemic.[14] (2) The equipment use that is part of the weekly reflections, along with patient-centered care and self-care.[15] (3) Personal protective equipment, or PPE, includes items like masks and gloves that protect health professionals from infection, but a majority of participants in the MHD study denied that PPE were adequately available.[16]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) When collecting specimens, wear appropriate this (droplet and call protection for URT specimens; mobile protection for LRT specimens).[17] (2) Equipment used to protect healthcare workers from infection, often lacking in healthcare facilities in low- and middle-income countries, crucial for managing the spread of infection.[18]
From: Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
(1) The protective gear used by laboratory staff to prevent exposure to the virus, which was vital for safety in handling samples during the pandemic.[19]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) Refers to equipment that when inadequate, is a documented risk factor for mental illness amongst healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.[20] (2) This refers to items like masks and gloves used to protect healthcare workers from the disease, highlighting the importance of infection control measures in a hospital.[21] (3) This includes items like masks, gloves, and gowns used by healthcare workers to protect themselves from exposure to infectious agents, such as the COVID-19 virus, during patient care.[22]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) Guidance documents showed frequent mention of matters related to health and safety, like Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).[23]