Personal Protective Equipment
"Personal Protective Equipment" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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Specialized clothing or equipment worn for protection against health hazards. Personal Protective Equipment may include MASKS; RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE DEVICES; HEAD PROTECTIVE DEVICES; EYE PROTECTIVE DEVICES; EAR PROTECTIVE DEVICES; PROTECTIVE CLOTHING; and protective footwear.
| Descriptor ID |
D000067393
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E07.700.560 J01.637.708.560
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 2018 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 2019 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| 2020 | 195 | 349 | 544 |
| 2021 | 42 | 108 | 150 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Personal Protective Equipment" by people in Profiles.
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Assessment of the risk of infection among Romanian physicians at the outbreak of the SARS CoV-2 pandemic. Eur J Gen Pract. 2021 Dec; 27(1):235-240.
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Hand Dermatitis among Nurses during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Frequency and Factors. Adv Skin Wound Care. 2021 Dec 01; 34(12):651-655.
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COVID-19 Experiences, PPE, and Health Concerns in Toronto, Canada Bicycle Delivery Workers: Cross-sectional Pilot Survey. Ann Work Expo Health. 2021 11 09; 65(9):1139-1144.
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Aerosol Transmission of Infectious Disease and the Efficacy of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): A Systematic Review. J Occup Environ Med. 2021 11 01; 63(11):e783-e791.
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American Frontline Healthcare Personnel's Access to and Use of Personal Protective Equipment Early in the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Occup Environ Med. 2021 11 01; 63(11):913-920.
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The Use of Personal Protective Equipment in a Biosafety Level 2 Prospective Observational Study. Crit Care Nurs Q. 2021 Oct-Dec 01; 44(4):403-412.
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Through Their Eyes: Health Care Worker Compliance With Personal Protective Equipment During the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Nurs Care Qual. 2021 Oct-Dec 01; 36(4):294-301.
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Nanoscience and quantum science-led biocidal and antiviral strategies. J Mater Chem B. 2021 09 22; 9(36):7328-7346.
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One year into the COVID-19 pandemic: What do we know so far from studies assessing risk and mitigation of droplet aerosolisation during endonasal surgery? A systematic review. Clin Otolaryngol. 2021 11; 46(6):1368-1378.
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What support do frontline workers want? A qualitative study of health and social care workers' experiences and views of psychosocial support during the COVID-19 pandemic. PLoS One. 2021; 16(9):e0256454.