• The Medico-legal journal · Nov 2020

    Review

    Personal protective equipment and personal cooling garments to reduce heat-related stress and injuries.

    • Nilesh K Tumram.
    • Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Indira Gandhi Government Medical College, Nagpur, India.
    • Med Leg J. 2020 Nov 1; 88 (1_suppl): 43-46.

    AbstractUse 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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