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Posted: May 2, 2020 1:44:10 am
Among them, 42.8% experienced severe skin lesions related to PPE use, the study found. (Partha Paul express photo)
The personal protective equipment (PPE) that medical professionals use when treating patients with COVID-19 (masks, goggles, face shields, and gowns) causes skin injury. In the process, it puts them at increased risk for infection, according to a new study by a large team of Chinese researchers, and published in Advances in Wound Care, a monthly publication by publishers Mary Ann Liebert.
The study covered 4,308 medical personnel from 161 hospitals, with valid responses of 4,306. Medical personnel worked daily for 8 to 12 hours using PPE. Among them, 42.8% experienced severe skin lesions related to PPE use, the study found. Pointing to the increased risk of infection, the researchers wrote: “Skin lesions among medical personnel are severe, with insufficient prevention and treatment.”
The researchers identified three main types of PPE-related skin lesions: device-related pressure injuries; moisture-related skin damage; skin tear Several factors increased the risk of skin injury, including sex (see table).
(Sources: Mary Ann Liebert editors; Advances in wound care)
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