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What Is Ppe ?


The highly infectious nature of the Corona virus has everyone scrambling to get PPE. 
PPE - Personal Protective Equipment - protects various parts of the body from catching the virus through contact.
The concept of PPE is not new, nor is it related specifically to the health care worker.
Many industries and workers use PPEs, including defence personnel. 
NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical- now NBRC, including Radiological)) warfare scare led the defence forces to prepare a comprehensive PPE.
Industrial workers faced with gas leaks or nuclear accidents need to use PPEs.
PPEs help to protect various parts of the body from contracting an infection or a gas or radiation. What all needs protection?
  • Eyes -Goggles, Face Shields
  • Face - Face Mask, Face Shields
  • Hands- Gloves - single or double layered depending upon level of exposure
  • Feet - Shoe covers
  • Body- impervious body suit
  • Head Cover/ Hood - for health care workers.

Pic courtesy Times of India - with grateful thanks

Pic courtesy Times of India - with grateful thanks

Who needs Which Gear?
  1. Healthcare workers in Covid designated ICUs, wards - Full PPE - Hood, goggles, impervious gown, face shield, N 95 mask, double layered gloves and shoe cover.
  2. Healthcare workers, sanitation workers non Covid areas, care givers of Covid-19 patients under home isolation - Gown, face shield, gloves, N 95 mask.
  3. Officials on public duty- Police, store workers, office staff with public dealing etc- 3 ply mask, face shield, gloves, hand sanitizer. Offices with open desk between customer and staff must install a Plexiglas sheet to prevent droplet transmission from spreading.
  4. People at large coming out of homes - 3 Ply mask/ double layered washable cloth mask,  face shield if in public transport - Metro, aircraft etc, gloves(optional) and hand sanitizer. 
PPEs are cumbersome, uncomfortable, prevent easy movement, cause sweating and are generally very poorly tolerated. It is difficult to operate complex machinery with full PPE. Persons not used to wearing a mask and those who are claustrophobic find it difficult to wear a mask. A mask, however, if not worn covering the nose and face is of no use. 
Buy Genuine PPEs
Due to a sudden increase in requirement many unscrupulous players have entered the market and are selling substandard PPEs. To be certain you are buying the right standard PPE look for SITRA certification. (South Indian Textile Research Association, Coimbatore). To check whether a coverall suit is SITRA certified kindly follow this link- 
For masks one can also look for OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) and ISO certification. 
(If you are looking for an ENT Specialist kindly call 9871150032 and take an appointment.)
Cover pic courtesy Economic Times - with grateful thanks
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