@article{ref1,
title="Personal protective equipment and personal cooling garments to reduce heat-related stress and injuries",
journal="Medico-legal journal, The",
year="2020",
author="Tumram, Nilesh K.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="Use of appropriate personal protective equipment is essential for healthcare workers when dealing with patients who have tested positive or are suspected of having Covid-19. Personal protective equipment is uncomfortable at best. In hot countries (like India) or in a hot place of work, its wearers are at a high risk of heat-related illnesses. Once in personal protective equipment a healthcare worker can remain in it for at least 6 h at a stretch. In summer when it is hot and humid, personal protective equipment can cause wearer dehydration, heat exhaustion or heat fatigue. In a severe form, this can result in heat stroke and a collapse while on duty. Preventive measures are needed to protect healthcare workers. This review aims to highlight the efficacy and applicability of personal cooling garments.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0025-8172",
doi="10.1177/0025817220935882",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0025817220935882"
}