Problems and coping strategies in the use of personal protective equipment in COVID-19 isolation wards

Abstract:

Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19) is a emerging infectious disease, as a treatment place for suspected and confirmed cases of COVID-19, in order to ensure the safety of health care workers(HCWs), it is very important to use personal protective equipment(PPE) correctly. In clinical practice, HCWs are faced with a lot of confusion in the use of PPE, this paper explores the problems and confusion in the process of HCWs' putting on and taking off PPE, and summarizes the corresponding measures taken by the hospital.