Personal Protective Equipment for COVID-19 by Health Care Workers No
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Abstract: The novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) has recently created a worldwide pandemic. This virus is transmitted between people through close contact and respiratory droplets. Health care workers are the people most at risk of infection in the hospital since they are people in close contact with a COVID-19 patient or caring for COVID-19 patients. Thus, health care workers should use standard, contact, and droplet precautions when caring for patient with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. These precautions contain a number of measures. This paper presents literature reviews regarding personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, medical masks, goggles or face shields, and a long-sleeved gown. In performing aerosol-generating procedures, the N95 respirators are recommended over medical masks. Health care workers should select the proper PPE and should be trained in how to put on, remove, and dispose the protective equipment in order to avoid contamination. Effectiveness of PPE using depends strongly on adequate and regular supplies, and appropriate staff training.
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