Database Category: PPE Supplies Stability

PPE Supplies Stability

An emerging source of plastic pollution: Environmental presence of plastic personal protective equipment (PPE) debris related to COVID-19 in a metropolitan city

Public use of personal protective equipment (PPE) results with improper disposal. Of the 1306 PPE debris items recorded disposable gloves were the most abundant. We surveyed residential areas, grocery parking lots, a trail and a hospital district. The grocery store parking lot and hospital district resulted with the most debris. Policy decisions about PPE waste […]

The energy and environmental footprints of COVID-19 fighting measures – PPE, disinfection, supply chains

COVID-19 pandemic impacts on energy structure, energy requirements and related emissions. Overview of the invested energy sources and environmental footprints increased. Required energy and resources consumption of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and testing kits. An assessment of intensive energy consumption for aseptic and disinfection. The outcomes emphasised that diversifying solutions are a vital strategy needed.

Aerosol-generating otolaryngology procedures and the need for enhanced PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic: a literature review

Adequate personal protective equipment is needed to reduce the rate of transmission of COVID-19 to health care workers. Otolaryngology groups are recommending a higher level of personal protective equipment for aerosol-generating procedures than public health agencies.

Absence of contamination of personal protective equipment (PPE) by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)

Local transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus in Singapore has been reported. 1 As the pandemic spreads globally, increased utilization and shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) are expected.

Personal protective equipment and intensive care unit healthcare worker safety in the COVID-19 era (PPE-SAFE): An international survey

Wide variability in what PPE is available for ICU staff caring for COVID-19 patients. More than half report at least one PPE item missing or out of stock. Adverse effects of wearing PPE reported by 80% of health care workers. Adverse effects related to duration of a shift wearing PPE without taking a break.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) for both anesthesiologists and other airway managers: principles and practice during the COVID-19 pandemic

Healthcare providers are facing a coronavirus disease pandemic. This pandemic may last for many months, stressing the Canadian healthcare system in a way that has not previously been seen.

Extended use of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic – Thermal conditioning and spray-on surface disinfection

The current COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in globally constrained supplies for face masks and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Occurrence of personal protective equipment (PPE) associated with the COVID-19 pandemic along the coast of Lima, Peru

The use and disposal of face masks, gloves, face shields, and other types of personal protective equipment (PPE) have increased dramatically due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.