%0 Journal Article %T Personal protective equipment and personal cooling garments to reduce heat-related stress and injuries %J Medico-legal journal, The %D 2020 %A Tumram, Nilesh K. %V ePub %N ePub %P ePub-ePub %X 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.

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%G en %I SAGE Publications %@ 0025-8172 %U http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0025817220935882