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@article{Masen:2020:10.1371/journal.pone.0239363,
author = {Masen, MA and Chung, A and Dawczyk, JU and Dunning, Z and Edwards, L and Guyott, C and Hall, TAG and Januszewski, RC and Jiang, S and Jobanputra, RD and Karunaseelan, KJ and Kalogeropoulos, N and Lima, MR and Mancero, Castillo CS and Mohammed, IK and Murali, M and Paszkiewicz, FP and Plotczyk, M and Pruncu, CI and Rodgers, E and Russell, F and Silversides, R and Stoddart, JC and Tan, Z and Uribe, D and Yap, KK and Zhou, X and Vaidyanathan, R},
doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0239363},
journal = {PLoS One},
pages = {e0239363--e0239363},
title = {Evaluating lubricant performance to reduce COVID-19 PPE-related skin injury},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0239363},
volume = {15},
year = {2020}
}

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TY  - JOUR
AB  - BackgroundHealthcare workers around the world are experiencing skin injury due to the extended use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic. These injuries are the result of high shear stresses acting on the skin, caused by friction with the PPE. This study aims to provide a practical lubricating solution for frontline medical staff working a 4+ hours shift wearing PPE.MethodsA literature review into skin friction and skin lubrication was conducted to identify products and substances that can reduce friction. We evaluated the lubricating performance of commercially available products in vivo using a custom-built tribometer.FindingsMost lubricants provide a strong initial friction reduction, but only few products provide lubrication that lasts for four hours. The response of skin to friction is a complex interplay between the lubricating properties and durability of the film deposited on the surface and the response of skin to the lubricating substance, which include epidermal absorption, occlusion, and water retention.InterpretationTalcum powder, a petrolatum-lanolin mixture, and a coconut oil-cocoa butter-beeswax mixture showed excellent long-lasting low friction. Moisturising the skin results in excessive friction, and the use of products that are aimed at ‘moisturising without leaving a non-greasy feel’ should be prevented. Most investigated dressings also demonstrate excellent performance.
AU  - Masen,MA
AU  - Chung,A
AU  - Dawczyk,JU
AU  - Dunning,Z
AU  - Edwards,L
AU  - Guyott,C
AU  - Hall,TAG
AU  - Januszewski,RC
AU  - Jiang,S
AU  - Jobanputra,RD
AU  - Karunaseelan,KJ
AU  - Kalogeropoulos,N
AU  - Lima,MR
AU  - Mancero,Castillo CS
AU  - Mohammed,IK
AU  - Murali,M
AU  - Paszkiewicz,FP
AU  - Plotczyk,M
AU  - Pruncu,CI
AU  - Rodgers,E
AU  - Russell,F
AU  - Silversides,R
AU  - Stoddart,JC
AU  - Tan,Z
AU  - Uribe,D
AU  - Yap,KK
AU  - Zhou,X
AU  - Vaidyanathan,R
DO  - 10.1371/journal.pone.0239363
EP  - 0239363
PY  - 2020///
SN  - 1932-6203
SP  - 0239363
TI  - Evaluating lubricant performance to reduce COVID-19 PPE-related skin injury
T2  - PLoS One
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0239363
UR  - https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0239363
UR  - http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/82917
VL  - 15
ER  -

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