PMC:7148714 / 9882-14778 JSONTXT 13 Projects

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Id Subject Object Predicate Lexical cue
T52 0-91 Sentence denotes "Body handler" refers to any individual involved in the physical handling of human remains.
T53 92-485 Sentence denotes This includes, but is not limited to, healthcare practitioners and healthcare assistant personnel, death care workers including forensic doctors, pathologists and other forensic experts, autopsy technicians, non-forensic personnel charged with recovery and transportation of human remains, individuals involved in body preparation for body disposal, for funerals or other commemorative events.
T54 486-822 Sentence denotes Body handlers should take precautions when handling the remains of individuals that have died from COVID-19.• Use of standard PPE – Gloves (Ensure that gloves are unpunctured, nitrile gloves preferred)/aprons/long sleeved gowns/overalls to protect skin and clothing from contamination by infected material/Face masks and eye protection:
T55 823-1073 Sentence denotes Googles or face shields/Full-face masks: FFP3 masks or N95 respirators are currently considered best for preventing inhalation of aerosols and in case of splashes during the body handling process to protect the face, eyes, nose, and mouth (Table 1 ).
T56 1074-1120 Sentence denotes Table 1 Transmission based precautions (TBPs):
T57 1121-1203 Sentence denotes Personal protective equipment (PPE) for care of deceased during COVID-19 pandemic.
T58 1204-1406 Sentence denotes Table adapted from guidance developed by Department of Health and Social Care, Public Health Wales, Public Health Agency (PHA) Northern Ireland, Health Protection Scotland and Public Health England [7].
T59 1407-1638 Sentence denotes Low risk Procedures∗:Admission of deceasedPreparation for viewingRelease of deceased Medium risk Procedures∗∗:Rolling deceasedUndressing deceasedSignificant manual handling High risk Procedures:Autopsy and other invasive procedures
T60 1639-1668 Sentence denotes Disposable gloves Yes Yes Yes
T61 1669-1705 Sentence denotes Disposable plastic apron Yes Yes Yes
T62 1706-1731 Sentence denotes Disposable gown No No Yes
T63 1732-1789 Sentence denotes Fluid-resistant (Type IIR) surgical mask (FRSM) Yes No No
T64 1790-1840 Sentence denotes Filtering face piece (FFP)∗∗∗ No FFP2 or FFP3 FFP3
T65 1841-1878 Sentence denotes Disposable eye protection Yes Yes Yes
T66 1879-1965 Sentence denotes Protective footwear (e.g. rubber boots which can be disinfected after use) Yes Yes Yes
T67 1966-2039 Sentence denotes ∗If procedure likely to cause droplet contact, use medium risk procedure.
T68 2040-2253 Sentence denotes ∗∗If procedure likely to generate aerosols, use high risk procedure. ∗∗∗ECDC (European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control) recommends the use of FFP3 masks for performing aerosol-generating procedures [15].
T69 2254-2441 Sentence denotes In case of shortage of Class 3 respirators, the use of Class 2 respirators (e.g. FFP2) may be considered, on a case by case basis and after assessing the risks of the procedures required.
T70 2442-2544 Sentence denotes • Shoe protection is desirable, ideally consisting of rubber boots which can be disinfected after use.
T71 2545-2678 Sentence denotes • If there is a risk of cuts, puncture wounds, or other injuries that break the skin, wear heavy-duty gloves over the nitrile gloves.
T72 2679-2764 Sentence denotes • Where possible use double body bags or body bags for infectious cases if available.
T73 2765-2877 Sentence denotes • Disinfect any non-disposable equipment being used during the handling of the remains as per standard practice.
T74 2878-2995 Sentence denotes • Used PPE should be properly disposed of to avoid contact with people, food, drink, or eating and drinking utensils.
T75 2996-3036 Sentence denotes Biohazardous waste incineration is best.
T76 3037-3157 Sentence denotes • Avoid contact with your face and mouth, as well as food, drink, or eating and drinking utensils, during body handling.
T77 3158-3234 Sentence denotes • Rigorously wash hands after body handling and prior to eating or drinking.
T78 3235-3321 Sentence denotes • Do not engage in any other activity during the body handling or preparation process.
T79 3322-3474 Sentence denotes • Following the body handling or preparation process, rigorously wash hands and disinfect surfaces that may have come in contact with the infected body.
T80 3475-3604 Sentence denotes • Be aware of any hazards, in addition to COVID-19, which may be present in the environment and site of the location of the body.
T81 3605-3746 Sentence denotes • Ensure that any potentially contaminated staff clothing is not taken to their place of residence or those of others before proper cleaning.
T82 3747-3939 Sentence denotes • The potential for COVID-19 in human remains continues to pose a cross contamination hazard for some time after they have been removed from the site of recovery (hours and possibly days [6]).
T83 3940-4041 Sentence denotes • Similarly, personal effects of the deceased may also continue to pose a cross contamination hazard.
T84 4042-4239 Sentence denotes If they are to be returned to next of kin, careful consideration must be given to an appropriate means of decontamination to ensure that the health of those receiving these items is not endangered.
T85 4240-4419 Sentence denotes • Similarly, documentation created during the recovery, transport, examination, storage and burial process may become infected with COVID-19 and should be disinfected accordingly.
T86 4420-4586 Sentence denotes • The process of recovering and identification of human remains of COVID-19 fatalities will generate waste products which are also potentially infected with COVID-19.
T87 4587-4770 Sentence denotes Careful consideration must be given to safe management and disposal of this waste to ensure that the safety of those involved is not compromised and the spread of COVID-19 is avoided.
T88 4771-4896 Sentence denotes • Transport the body to the mortuary (or disinfection location if no post-mortem examination will occur) as soon as possible.