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Survey of intensive care unit staff views on a newly introduced reusable isolation gown.
- Source :
- Australian Health Review; 2023, Vol. 47 Issue 1, p131-133, 3p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- The article offers information on the use of disposable personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to increased medical waste and environmental concerns. Topics include project that introduced reusable isolation gowns in an intensive care unit, which were found to be comfortable, offered superior protection, and had significant economic benefits, suggesting that transitioning to reusable PPE could be a simple and effective step for hospitals to take.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01565788
- Volume :
- 47
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Australian Health Review
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 161657244
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1071/AH22223