Used personal protective equipment (PPE) must be removed and disposed of properly to avoid transmission of contaminants on its surface. When removing gloves and face masks, certain procedures must be followed to...
Surgical masks help prevent the spread of germs by restricting their movement through the air, whether from coughing, sneezing, or the transmission of nearly undetectable moisture droplets. But an improperly placed, loose-fitting...
The COVID-19 pandemic is presenting a crisis to hospitals and clinics most living generations haven’t seen before. Doctors, nurses and other medical professionals currently operate in a wartime mentality—but this time, the...
The coronavirus pandemic forces elevated self-awareness among physicians, caregivers, and nurses. This is especially true with personal preventive equipment (PPE), and correcting...
Toward the beginning of 2020, in the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic in America, controversy surrounded the question of whether it was necessary or advisable for US residents to wear face...