THE CHALLENGES OF WEARING A PPE KIT EVERY DAY

THE CHALLENGES OF WEARING A PPE KIT EVERY DAY

Covid-19 jolted everyone out of their comfortable beliefs of what was passable for ‘good hygiene’. While the world was battling the highly-contagious infection, there was another painful struggle of the frontline workers.

Healthcare workers devoted day and night to the service and prevention of this deadly infection, but unfortunately, the gear donned for protection soon became a major cause of distress for many.

Personal Protective Equ ipment Gowns

(PPE) is a primitive shield of protection

that obstructs the transmission of the virus and other infectious bacteria. However, as many organizations mandated the use of PPE kits for the employees for patient care, for example, dentists, therapists, hygienists, ophthalmologists, and other vocations involved in the healthcare industry, problems for the workers soon began.

Heavy Sweating and Breathing Difficulties

Dehydration and Physical Exhaustion

Skin Irritation

Heavy Sweating and Breathing Difficulties Healthcare workers who spend their days in patient wards have to wear multiple layers of protection, including masks, face shields, and respiratory devices.

This has led to issues like difficulty in breathing, constant fogging of the shield or glasses, and profuse sweating.

While the need to keep the PPE gear on is non-negotiable, employers can make the work shifts easier for the workers by investing in high-quality material that is more breathable, with no compromise on the protection.

Dehydration and Physical Exhaustion Among the surveys completed across nations, with a common denominator being employees working in the health and service-based industry, the problem of fatigue, dehydration, and headaches was the second biggest hindrance in a comfortable work routine.

Workers claim they have hectic schedules that require them to stay on their feet and tie in their

PPE Gowns

kits all through the shift with hardly any leeway for relaxation.

PPE designers point out that the form and function of the equipment used to play a significant role in achieving the comfort level.

Skin Irritation HCWs have had to bear the brunt of ungodly pressure and struggle with the side-effects of long-term wear of synthetic materials.

Hence, it doesn’t come as a surprise that many employees have reported higher incidence of skin problems like acne, pressure marks, and sensitivity to certain equipment materials.

Thus, it is always critical to use only the highest-quality industrial-grade protective gear designed by Elite Medical Accessories.

Our face masks, sleeves, overalls, etc., are made to last you all day, with minimum discomfort and zero skin sensitivities.

Contact the team at

Elite Medical Accessories

to order high-quality Personal

Protective Equipment Gownsfor your facility with a promise of precision and premium designs to allow all-day comfortable wear.

Personal Protective Equipment Gowns