#ChinaPneumonia
Wear Mask Properly for Desired Protection
For those putting on a mask with an aim to prevent the spreading of pathogens, use the 3-layer surgical mask. Other masks with tiny air holes for enhanced breathability, claiming suitable for reuse and for dust prevention (e.g. Pitta Mask), cannot prevent the spread of droplet-transmissible diseases.
Most 3-layer surgical masks include an outer fluid-repelling layer, a middle layer serves as a barrier to germs, and an inner moisture-absorbing layer. In general, the coloured side or the side with folds facing downwards of the surgical mask should face outwards with the metallic strip facing up.
Surgical masks are designed to reduce the spread of droplet-transmissible diseases, such as seasonal influenza and measles virus, etc, only when it is used properly.
When wearing a mask, make sure its size fits you, extend it to fully cover the mouth, nose and chin. Mould the metallic strip over nose bridge and the surgical mask should fit snugly over your face.
After taking off the surgical mask, discard it in a lidded rubbish bin and perform hand hygiene immediately. Surgical mask should not be reused and replace the mask immediately if it is damaged or soiled.
Source: Facebook: @medstudenthk; Centre for Health Protection
Further Reading:
What Mask to Wear during Pneumonia outbreak? Surgical Mask or N95 Mask?:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/14847
Emergency Notice from BWHK & GOHK:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/14769
Useful information on masks: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/14997?single
#7Jan #Health #Protection
Wear Mask Properly for Desired Protection
For those putting on a mask with an aim to prevent the spreading of pathogens, use the 3-layer surgical mask. Other masks with tiny air holes for enhanced breathability, claiming suitable for reuse and for dust prevention (e.g. Pitta Mask), cannot prevent the spread of droplet-transmissible diseases.
Most 3-layer surgical masks include an outer fluid-repelling layer, a middle layer serves as a barrier to germs, and an inner moisture-absorbing layer. In general, the coloured side or the side with folds facing downwards of the surgical mask should face outwards with the metallic strip facing up.
Surgical masks are designed to reduce the spread of droplet-transmissible diseases, such as seasonal influenza and measles virus, etc, only when it is used properly.
When wearing a mask, make sure its size fits you, extend it to fully cover the mouth, nose and chin. Mould the metallic strip over nose bridge and the surgical mask should fit snugly over your face.
After taking off the surgical mask, discard it in a lidded rubbish bin and perform hand hygiene immediately. Surgical mask should not be reused and replace the mask immediately if it is damaged or soiled.
Source: Facebook: @medstudenthk; Centre for Health Protection
Further Reading:
What Mask to Wear during Pneumonia outbreak? Surgical Mask or N95 Mask?:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/14847
Emergency Notice from BWHK & GOHK:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/14769
Useful information on masks: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/14997?single
#7Jan #Health #Protection
www.chp.gov.hk
Centre for Health Protection, Department of Health - Proper Use of Mask
Wearing mask is one of the measures to prevent respiratory tract infections. Surgical mask is a type of face mask commonly use. When used properly, it can help to prevent infections transmitted by respiratory droplets. Protect yourselves and protect others…
#Hospital #MedicalPrecautions
Princess Margaret Hospital Limiting Anaesthesia Staff to 1 Protective Gown per Patient
On 19 February, the Hospital Authority “downgraded” protective clothing for staff in isolation wards from the blue-coloured, water-resistant AAMI Level 3 surgical gowns to the yellow-coloured Level 1 surgical gowns. They further requested anaesthesia staff to use only one single gown for each patient, even if it comes into contact with bodily fluids. According to anaesthesia staff, they would normally change out of their gowns after intubating a patient and then put on a clean one at the end of the procedure when they extubate and wake the patient. This is done in case contamination occurs during intubation.
Staff are also required to register each time they take a new set of protective gear. Because they are only allowed one set per operation, so they have no choice but to hang up their used gowns in the operating room, sometimes on drip stands, and save them for when they return at the end of the operation (see picture).
Some medical staff believed this request from the HA to be frugal with protective gear had gone too far. Their concern was that intubation is an aerosol-generating procedure. (It is suspected that COVID-19 can be transmitted via aerosol droplets.)
According to a spokesperson at Princess Margaret Hospital, the grade level of protective gear is normally determined by the risk level of the procedures involved. It was also stated that a limit was not imposed on the anaesthesia staff’s usage of protective gear, although the hospital did admit that they have been requiring anaesthesia staff members to register each time they take a set of protective gear to keep records of usage. In addition, all staff members have been advised to be prudent with their usage of protective gear.
Previously, Apple Daily has made public an anti-epidemic progress report submitted to the Central Government disclosing details regarding the Hospital Authority’s medical supplier, Medicom. Medicom’s factory is located in mainland China and is under the Central Government’s control. Supposedly, their scheduled shipment of surgical masks and protective clothing was not delivered on time. This was pointed out as the main reason why medical staff in Hong Kong have been experiencing a shortage of protective gear.
Source: Apple Daily
#Feb28 #HealthCrisis #Protection
Princess Margaret Hospital Limiting Anaesthesia Staff to 1 Protective Gown per Patient
On 19 February, the Hospital Authority “downgraded” protective clothing for staff in isolation wards from the blue-coloured, water-resistant AAMI Level 3 surgical gowns to the yellow-coloured Level 1 surgical gowns. They further requested anaesthesia staff to use only one single gown for each patient, even if it comes into contact with bodily fluids. According to anaesthesia staff, they would normally change out of their gowns after intubating a patient and then put on a clean one at the end of the procedure when they extubate and wake the patient. This is done in case contamination occurs during intubation.
Staff are also required to register each time they take a new set of protective gear. Because they are only allowed one set per operation, so they have no choice but to hang up their used gowns in the operating room, sometimes on drip stands, and save them for when they return at the end of the operation (see picture).
Some medical staff believed this request from the HA to be frugal with protective gear had gone too far. Their concern was that intubation is an aerosol-generating procedure. (It is suspected that COVID-19 can be transmitted via aerosol droplets.)
According to a spokesperson at Princess Margaret Hospital, the grade level of protective gear is normally determined by the risk level of the procedures involved. It was also stated that a limit was not imposed on the anaesthesia staff’s usage of protective gear, although the hospital did admit that they have been requiring anaesthesia staff members to register each time they take a set of protective gear to keep records of usage. In addition, all staff members have been advised to be prudent with their usage of protective gear.
Previously, Apple Daily has made public an anti-epidemic progress report submitted to the Central Government disclosing details regarding the Hospital Authority’s medical supplier, Medicom. Medicom’s factory is located in mainland China and is under the Central Government’s control. Supposedly, their scheduled shipment of surgical masks and protective clothing was not delivered on time. This was pointed out as the main reason why medical staff in Hong Kong have been experiencing a shortage of protective gear.
Source: Apple Daily
#Feb28 #HealthCrisis #Protection