Widely Used Hospital Gowns Show Signs of Exposing Workers to Infection ...Middle East

KHN - News

Disposable gowns designed to deflect the splatter of bodily fluids, used in thousands of U.S. hospitals, have underperformed in recent and ongoing laboratory tests and may fall short of safety standards, leaving health care workers with a greater risk of infection than advertised. A peer-reviewed academic study, published to little notice amid the coronavirus pandemic, found that isolation gowns commonly worn in medical units or intensive care units ripped too easily and allowed about four to 14 times the expected amount of liquid to seep through when sprayed or splashed. “I’m amazed that facilities are using them,” said study co-author Elizabeth Easter, a textile expert at

Hence then, the article about widely used hospital gowns show signs of exposing workers to infection was published today ( Wednesday 06/07/2022 - 12:08 PM ) and is available on KHN ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.

Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Widely Used Hospital Gowns Show Signs of Exposing Workers to Infection )

Last updated : 06 July 2022 clock 12:08 PM

Also on site :

Widely Used Hospital Gowns Show Signs of Exposing Workers to Infection ...Middle East

NASA launches bold mission to rescue a falling space telescope before it crashes to Earth

Peter Mandelson seen as 'significant achievement' for Russian intelligence

Today, Emily Blunt is worth $80 million thanks to her Hollywood career—but she actually wanted to be a UN Spanish translator on $80K

Inside the remote command post guarding Nato’s longest border with Russia

Nearly 4,000 without power in region on Thursday ahead of another day of high heat

From ‘greatest friend’ to ‘loser’: US-Iran deal sours many Israelis on Trump

Three reasons why AIFF are making mistake with postponing the Federation Cup to post-ISL tournament

What’s Up: July 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA

Teenage boy seriously injured after shooting in Birmingham

‘Petty Thieves’ Explores “Gestures of Solidarity Among People With Little Power” (Exclusive Trailer)

Former Florida star Alijah Martin lands new contract with Toronto Raptors

Will the Social Media Ban Be the Death Knell of Teen Style Subculture or Its Revival?

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan sign MoU to strengthen security cooperation

Temperatures expected to reach 100 degrees in Charlotte through the weekend

Harry Kane leads England past DR Congo into World Cup Round of 16