Journal of Aging and Geriatric MedicineISSN: 2576-3946

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Sahar Dadkhahfar Author

mshkouka@med.wayne.edu

Subjects of specialization
Mucoceles, Muscle Tension Dysphonia

Affiliation
Sahar Dadkhahfar, Skin Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Biography

Sahar Dadkhahfar, working at Skin Research Center, Shahid Beheshti Place of living is University of Medical Sciences, Succesfully Published Hand Hygiene Among Health Care Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Recommendations

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Hand Hygiene Among Health Care Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Recommendations

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Sahar Dadkhahfar    

In-hospital transmission is one of the main routes of the 2019 novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) spreading among health care workers (HCWs) who are the frontline fighters. However, coming into contact with COVID-19-positive patients is unavoidable. Therefore, hand hygiene is of utmost importance for the prevention of COVID-19 among HCWs. This purpose can be achieved by applying alcohol-based hand rubs, washing hands properly with soap and water, and applying other antiseptic agents. Nevertheless, regular hand hygiene could also be challenging, because water, detergents, and disinfectants may predispose HCWs to hand dermatitis. The current article reviews the risk factors for the development of hand dermatitis, with further focus on the most common agents used among HCWs. In addition, the r... view more»

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