Demand and supply of personal protective equipment or PPE has increased throughout the world amid the growing crisis of Coronavirus In India. It has emerged as a shield in the warfare released by the coronavirus. The PPE kit is an essential tool to keep health workers safe from the deadly virus. Also, a lot many cases of COVID-19 among doctors, nurses and health staff workers is mainly due to lack of PPE kits in hospitals. Let us tell you that PPE kit is not only being used for COVID-19 but has been in use in the past to fight deadly outbreaks like the Ebola, etc. Through this article, we are giving you the answers to questions like what is a PPE kit, how does a PPE kit work, what is the guidelines of the Government of India regarding PPE kits, etc
What Is A PPE Kit?
Personal Protective Equipment or the PPE is a medical kit/device worn by health workers to protect themselves against infectious diseases caused due to the spread of bacteria, viruses, etc.). PPE prevents contact with contagious illnesses or prevents a person from coming in contact with the body of an infected person, which may contain an infectious agent. PPE acts as a wall between a potentially infectious agent and a health care worker.
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The Essential Tools That Make PPE Kit Essential For COVID-19?
As we told above, PPE is a special health device, which including gloves, gowns, shoe covers, head covers, double masks, respirators, eye protection, face shield and goggles. All these elements are essential as the virus can spread through contact of just a few seconds too. Gloves help protect the health workers when they touch or examine the patient or the surface, potentially infectious substances, or contaminated surfaces close to the patient. Gowns, shoes and headcovers protect against potential exposure inside a contaminated environment. Surgical masks protects the nose and mouth from splashes of body fluids. Before you inhale, the respirator filters the air. Similar goggles protect the eyes.
How to Wear And Remove A PPE?
According to the Guidelines of the World Health Organization, PPE is worn and removed with great care. While wearing it, the gown is worn first, followed by the face shield and then the rest. And while removing it, the gown should be removed first, and then hands should be washed and then further gears should be removed. Post this; one should again wash their hands properly with soap and water.
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PPE Production in India
PPE demand has suddenly increased due to an outburst of coronavirus infection in the country. China produces the most PPE in the world. However, production of PPE kits has also increased rapidly in India. The Indian government has estimated that by April 25, PPE production will be around 30,000 units a day. Many governments and non-government companies, including railways in India, are engaged in the manufacture of PPE day and night.
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