Abstract:

Coronavirus infectious disease, Covid-19, is spread by contact predominantly followed by droplet nuclei. Certain procedures are associated with generation of aerosol where these viruses remain suspended for hours. These virus particles if inhaled can lead to infection. Healthcare workers taking care of Covid-19 patients are at risk. Risk can be reduced by creating awareness and emphasizing the role of standard precaution. Personal protective equipment constitutes one of the major components and plays a very pivotal role in prevention of infections. It becomes important to identify the various protective gears, to rationalize their use and avoid misuse. This article will help the readers with an overview of rational use of PPE in conventional period and will span around reuse and extended use of PPEs in crisis capacities. Besides, it will also help in surge capacity planning and evaluation. Keywords: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Contingency Capacity, Gloves, Goggles, Gown, Masks, Personal Protective Equipment, Pneumonia, Respirators, SARS-CoV-2.

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