How to Ensure Quality, Authenticity of PPE
A lot of PPE sold to organizations in the United States today isn't safe or doesn’t even exist. It's important to verify what you're buying.
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Up to 70% of Chinese KN95 Masks Tested by ECRI Don’t Meet Minimum Standards
An analysis by the nation’s largest patient safety organization shows that up to 70% of KN95 masks it tested do not meet U.S. standards for effectiveness, raising risks of contracting COVID-19 for care providers and patients at hospitals and other healthcare organizations that imported masks from China.
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PopularAre You a First Responder?
In this Soapbox column, certified clinical engineer C. Wayne Hibbs discusses why all healthcare professionals should undergo active-shooter training. After all, Hibbs says, thinking like a first responder at work may not currently be on the CBET certification exam—but perhaps it should be.
Robotic System Remotely Controls Ventilators in COVID-19 Patient Rooms
A new robotic system allows medical staff to remotely operate ventilators and other bedside machines from outside intensive care rooms of patients suffering from infectious diseases.
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Duvaltex Develops Medical Textiles to Protect U.S. Healthcare Workers
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian textile company Duvaltex is ramping up production to offer its full range of Level 1 and Level 2 gowns and antimicrobial scrub textiles to front-line healthcare workers in the United States.
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NY Health Chief Claims Hospitals Had Enough PPE During COVID-19 Crisis
New York Health Commissioner Howard Zucker told legislators that hospitals had enough protective gear for their healthcare workers when the COVID-19 crisis was at its worst in the state, despite many reports to the contrary, according to the New York Post.
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ViruShield Launches Mask, Respirator Accessories for PPE
Placerville, Calif.-based ViruShield has released two proprietary personal protective enhancement products to prevent transmission of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
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ViruShield Debuts Ghost Respiratory Shield PPE
The ViruShield Ghost respiratory shield PPE uses adhesive instead of straps and is made from non-permeable, transparent material that controls the spread of respiratory droplets.
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AirLock389 Introduces Advanced Air Purification Technology
Airlock389’s air purification technology, available in a mask and for large systems, can capture and deactivate pathogens up to the limits of detection.
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Electric Cooker an Easy, Efficient Way to Sanitize N95 Masks, Study Finds
Owners of electric multicookers may be able to add another use to its list of functions, a new study suggests: sanitization of N95 respirator masks.
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Healthcare Workers Wearing PPE Are Still 3 Times More at Risk of COVID-19 Infection
Despite wearing adequate personal protective equipment, such as gloves, gowns, and face masks, healthcare workers still face a 3.4-times higher risk of contracting COVID-19 compared to the general population, according to a new study from King’s College London. And minority healthcare workers face an even greater threat.
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After Universal Masking, Healthcare Worker COVID-19 Rates Drop at Mass General Brigham
A new study led by investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital makes it clear: After universal masking was implemented at Mass General Brigham, the rate of COVID-19 infection among healthcare workers dropped significantly.
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Managing PPE in the Healthcare Environment
An article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal provides an overview on personal protective equipment (PPE) in healthcare settings, including evidence on the effectiveness of N95 masks, as well as the importance of including healthcare workers’ perspectives regarding this equipment.
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U.S. Could Face New Shortage of PPE as Coronavirus Surges
COVID-19 cases in the United States are surging, but healthcare workers are at risk for lacking something very important: personal protective equipment.
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Ozone Disinfection Could Allow Safe Reuse of Personal Protective Equipment
A new study shows that ozone gas could provide a safe means for disinfecting certain types of personal protective equipment that are in high demand for shielding healthcare personnel from COVID-19.
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