We’ve all heard the terms bacteria and viruses, their names immediately drawing to mind sick days and hospital beds full of individuals fighting an infection. Knowing of the ill effects these pathogens cause to our health, it’s no wonder that society is now looking for new ways to prevent their transmission. Silver ion technology, in particular, is emerging as a way to prevent infection without requiring any extra effort from you. What is Silver Ion Technology? Silver Ion (Ag+) technology distributes silver ions evenly throughout a glass matrix. These ions are active, which allows them to penetrate bacterial membranes and disrupt the growth of microorganisms. Silver ion technology can be incorporated into various materials, including coatings, polymers, textiles, and...
World-first and only silver and PET-based Anti-Virus (Coronavirus) film certified by ISO 21702, CE and FDA The Kare Lab, a leading supplier in providing medical-grade protective gears to leading institutes and hospitals globally, has launched a new Anti-Viral & Anti-Microbial Screen Protector for iPhone and iPad devices. The new product launch comes in prime time as more cities are looking to ease social distancing measures. Research has revealed that phones are ten times dirtier than most toilet seats and more shockingly deadly germs, bacteria, and even the coronavirus can live on phone surfaces for about four days. While most people resort to using alcohol-wipes to disinfect the surfaces and the devices, The Kare Lab is now announcing a care-free and...
Since the prevalence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of face masks like the KN95 has gained popularity. A Face mask covers the nose and mouth and effectively limits the risk of contracting respiratory tract infections. The CDC recommends that persons in risk areas should protect themselves by wearing face masks and adhering to other preventive measures. Masks come in various types, which are categorized based on their effectiveness at preventing the transmission of pathogens. Of all these kinds of face masks, the KN95 is one of those that has become very popular. There are recommendations from the CDC about the types of masks that can be won. However, mask users can determine their choice of face mask by understanding...
Health care workers must always wear a complete set of protective equipment to shield themselves and their patients from disease. One of these pieces of equipment is isolation gowns. Different medical gowns are used for specific situations where essential protective equipment or better protection is needed. All medical-quality isolation gowns must go through a series of tests to meet the standards set by AAMI. What are Isolation Gowns? Medical isolation gowns are personal protective equipment used by health care workers. These gowns can come in different varieties for specific health care settings like for surgeries and operating room use. This protective equipment serves as a barrier for the host against possible infection when they contact infected solid or liquid material,...
Initially, face masks were mostly worn by medical and laboratory personnel to reduce the risk of coming into contact with pathogens present in droplets and sprays. Since the beginning of the pandemic, in most countries, individuals are required to use face masks as a protection against viral infection and, ultimately, COVID-19. Questions have been raised as to the effectiveness of this measure and the graveness of the consequences associated with not sticking to it. The facts and figures Since the invention of face masks, there have been significant statistics and data collection on their role as a preventive measure against viral infections. These data provide interesting insights which could serve as the basis for a safe inference on the potency...
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