NIOSH Science Blog

AUGUST 6, 2020

Heat stress is another potential stress factor that healthcare workers (HCWs) who use personal protective equipment (PPE) and their employers should be aware of in order to recognize the signs and be prepared with the knowledge of how to alleviate the burden. Respirator and Other PPE Use in Warm and Potentially Humid Environments.

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Emergency Medicine Journal

MAY 23, 2023

Background Emergency care staff wearing elastomeric respiratory personal protective equipment (PPE) report difficulties in communicating by telephone. We developed and tested an affordable technological solution aimed at improving telephone call intelligibility for staff wearing PPE.

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

These protocols entail the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), safe handling of sharps, and comprehensive training. Assessments should include hand hygiene, PPE usage, and contaminated material handling procedures. OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard mandates protocols for minimizing exposure incidents.

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EB Medicine

APRIL 19, 2020

PPE (16:30) Reusing N95s Using elastomeric full and half face respirators CDC, FDA, Osha 4. PPE (16:30) Reusing N95s Using elastomeric full and half face respirators CDC, FDA, Osha 4. EMplify April 2020 – Colby Redfield, MD Contact us: emplify@ebmedicine.net 1-678-336-8466, ext. 128 COVID-19 Topics: 1. 128 COVID-19 Topics: 1.Triage

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American Medical Compliance

JANUARY 25, 2024

As healthcare heroes continue their unwavering service on the front lines, the spotlight remains firmly fixed on the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE). Among the various PPE items, the N95 respirator mask stands out as a crucial tool in preventing the spread of airborne pathogens.

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PHARM

APRIL 25, 2023

Comparison of Three Video Laryngoscopes and Direct Laryngoscopy for Emergency Endotracheal Intubation While Wearing PPE-AGP: A Randomized, Crossover, Simulation Trial – PMC — Read on www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10048466/

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PHEM Cast

MAY 3, 2020

PPE As at May 1st, the advice from PHE is ‘ There is currently sustained transmission of COVID-19 throughout the UK as defined by the four nations Public Health experts, therefore there is an increased likelihood of any patient having coronavirus infection. Here is a review of both if you’d like to read more.

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Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Toxicology Pearls: Abnormal mental status = HYPOGLYCEMIA (until you prove otherwise) Narcan is for decreased respiratory rate, dose = 0.4mg Wide complex tachycardia + overdose, give bicarb DECON at scene if possible (80% of contamination is clothing) Caustic death = airway obstruction 80% of poisoning is supportive care (A,B,C’s) PPE at all times Know (..)

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EMDocs

JUNE 14, 2023

Make sure to dispose of clothing appropriately and wear PPE to prevent personal exposure. Limit exposure with PPE if returning to the exposing environment. He was educated on wearing appropriate PPE or avoid his work environment altogether to reduce further low dose, high frequency organophosphate exposure.

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EB Medicine

JULY 21, 2022

In this episode of EMplify, Sam Ashoo, MD reviews recent updates on the following topics: COVID-19 Public health emergency extended Cases increasing Medications and Vaccinations available Pharmacists prescribing COVID medications CDC COVID Therapeutics website HHS COVID Therapeutics Locator Monkeypox Cases increasing Vaccination Testing FOAMED post (..)

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Elements of the hierarchy of controls include elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is an example of a common workplace practice that emergency medical workers use. Examples of PPE include gowns, respirators, and gloves.

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RebelEM

MAY 29, 2024

VS abnormalities can drive this as well Strongly consider reversal of AC (this will typically come after control) Stopping the Bleeding PPE: these things bleed like stink.

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Emergency Medicine Cases

JUNE 2, 2020

Will PPE supplies be maintained? Many questions have arisen now that we are a few months into the pandemic in North America: How long will ED volumes remain low? What will happen as hospital services ramp up? Will staff get tired of precautions? What will happen during flu season? What mitigation strategies are available to us?

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 30, 2023

After the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a greater importance in implementing proper infection control protocols, such as identifying cases of infections and supplying proper personal protective equipment (PPE) to emergency medical workers. The type of PPE used will vary based on the level of precautions required.

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Broome Docs

MARCH 28, 2024

Is our PPE evidence-based? Emerg Med J. 2024 Jan 22;41(2):96-102. doi: 10.1136/emermed-2023-213285. PMID: 38050078 Bottom line: High dose nitroglycerin seems to result in better outcomes in SCAPE, at least according to this small, single center, unblinded trial. Diekema DJ, Nori P, Stevens MP, Smith MW, Coffey KC, Morgan DJ.

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American Medical Compliance

MAY 1, 2023

Supply Chain Shortages The pandemic has disrupted global supply chains, making it challenging for hospitals to procure essential medical supplies, such as personal protective equipment (PPE), medications, and medical devices. Others are partnering with local businesses to manufacture PPE and other essential items.

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American Medical Compliance

MAY 1, 2023

Supply Chain Shortages The pandemic has disrupted global supply chains, making it challenging for hospitals to procure essential medical supplies, such as personal protective equipment (PPE), medications, and medical devices. Others are partnering with local businesses to manufacture PPE and other essential items.

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PEMBlog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Post exposure prophylaxis is recommended for household contacts, so the people that the index patient lives with, any high risk individual, and infant, pregnant women, or immune compromised individuals that have been in any sort of contact with the person with pertussis, and and a health care worker exposed without appropriate PPE.

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ALiEM

JUNE 5, 2023

ED providers are only exposed in these cases if they have direct contact with drainage from open wounds while not using PPE or there is concern for aerosolization of spores For inhalational anthrax exposure, AVA should be given in combination with antimicrobials (ciprofloxacin or doxycycline) for 60 days.

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American Medical Compliance

JULY 2, 2024

This course is aimed towards achieving the best and most optimized care regarding the protection of patients and DHCP against the transmission of disease.

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EM SIM Cases

JUNE 11, 2024

The team leader must identify the toxidrome and direct the team to early PPE use and patient decontamination. Case Summary This elderly berry farmer, struggling with rising costs, has accidentally poisoned himself using hand-sprayed organophosphate-based pesticide.

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ACEP Now

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

However, unlike 80 percent of U.S. While ACEP was doing what EPs do best, identifying and caring for the most emergent member needs, ACEP wasn’t doing what the one quarter of U.S. member associations who saw membership growth during this time were doing … continuing membership recruitment efforts.

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ER Nurses

JUNE 17, 2020

You're safe where you're at and that you're not suffering from shortages of PPE. Frontline healthcare workers are receiving acknowledgement from everyone these days. But we know what it means sit exhausted on the front lines as the world seems to deteriorate inside the hospital.

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Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Ambulance staff are­ provided with Personal Protective­ Equipment (PPE) kits, which include masks, gloves, gowns, and face­ shields. These e­ssential supplies help prote­ct them from infections and minimize the­ risk of transmission.

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EMDocs

JUNE 7, 2023

Decontamination and Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) This prevents ongoing exposure to the patient and ED staff. Dispose of clothing appropriately and wear PPE to prevent personal exposure. Disposition is often admission to an intensive care unit (ICU) setting. 7 Airway management: consider early airway management.

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EB Medicine

MARCH 19, 2020

14:46 Do you put on new PPE as you go room to room? 15:21 What PPE do you currently use? 14:46 Do you put on new PPE as you go room to room? 15:21 What PPE do you currently use? 10:35 Which antivirals are you currently using? 10:54 Hydroxychloroquine 11:14 Do you use non-invasive ventilation?

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

What is personal protective equipment (PPE)? What should employers do if they have confirmed COVID-19 cases? What topics must employee training cover? What guidelines must be followed regarding washing facilities? Details Course length: 30 minutes.

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American Medical Compliance

APRIL 18, 2024

Also, this standard requires employers to implement an exposure control plan and use a combination of personal protective equipment (PPE), engineering controls, and work practice controls to minimize employee exposure.

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American Medical Compliance

APRIL 29, 2024

Also, employers must ensure that all employers are trained on COVID-19 prevention practices, such as PPE and social distancing. Employers are required to regularly evaluate their workspaces for potential COVID-19 hazards and implement effective prevention strategies tailored to their specific work environments.

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

What you will learn: Key bloodborne pathogens of concern in dental healthcare settings Modes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens The principles of Standard Precautions The importance of infection control practices in preventing the spread of bloodborne pathogens Safe work practices The types of personal protective equipment (PPE) required Hepatitis (..)

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American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 7, 2024

Consequently, this contributes to a safer and more secure work environment for all. Leading by Example Effective leaders lead by example by adhering to safety protocols, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), and practicing safe behaviors in the workplace.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

APRIL 17, 2021

You don the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) wondering if this is COVID. JAMA Nov 2020 Case: A four-year-old girl with a known history of asthma presents to your emergency department (ED) after a one-day history of runny nose and cough. Her usual triggers are upper respiratory infections and cats.

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American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 1, 2022

The establishment must also enforce protocols on the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Further, Injury and Illness Logs must be provided with COVID-19 specific case information included. Get Certified.

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American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 1, 2022

The establishment must also enforce protocols on the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Further, Injury and Illness Logs must be provided with COVID-19 specific case information included. Get Certified.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MAY 25, 2019

After donning your PPE (personal protective equipment) and greeting the trauma surgeon in your resuscitation bay, nursing delivers report that you are about to receive a 24-year-old male that was involved in an explosion that knocked the patient from their vehicle.

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Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Is PPE (personal protective equipment) readily available and appropriate for any existing job hazards? Hazardous materials, chemicals, and fumes need not be present. Other hazards need to be considered- flooding, sewage, fallen electrical lines, compressed gas cylinders that may have moved or been tipped over during the disaster.

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Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

JUNE 16, 2015

This is a different issue, but you may wish to explore your expected duties and what PPE equipment will be provided you from the disaster supplies.

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