Beware the Trojan horse!
Introduction: In this era of social distancing, dependence on electronic gadgets and devices is ever increasing. Possibility of transmission of COVID -19 from these devices cannot be ruled out. Currently, prevention is the only antidote; considering the mounting evidence of transmission of COVID-19...
Main Authors: | , , , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
2020-06-01
|
Series: | Reviews in Clinical Medicine |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | https://rcm.mums.ac.ir/article_16301_3a688de4f89fc57eec9d1427eae0c10a.pdf |
id |
doaj-c48950068dfe4d46a48193cbcb648edf |
---|---|
record_format |
Article |
spelling |
doaj-c48950068dfe4d46a48193cbcb648edf2021-04-04T06:52:18ZengMashhad University of Medical SciencesReviews in Clinical Medicine2345-62562345-68922020-06-0172434710.22038/rcm.2020.50148.132716301Beware the Trojan horse!Aradhana Bhargava0ASHISH JAIMAN1HITESH LAL2MOHIT PATRALEKH3Department of Microbiology, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung HospitalCentral institute of Orthopaedics, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India, Pin – 110029SPORTS INJURY CENTRE, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, New DelhiSenior Medical Officer, Central Institute of Orthopaedics, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung HospitalIntroduction: In this era of social distancing, dependence on electronic gadgets and devices is ever increasing. Possibility of transmission of COVID -19 from these devices cannot be ruled out. Currently, prevention is the only antidote; considering the mounting evidence of transmission of COVID-19 virus primarily through respiratory droplets and fomites. Gadgets are one of the most frequently touched appliances; being often used during or after patient examination, while handling specimens or during various patient procedures. Collecting data regarding mobile sanitization is prudent at these times. The aim of this systematic review is to summarize published evidence on mobile sanitization in these COVID times.Methods: PubMed search on “COVID and mobile phone” revealed only 4 articles related to this topic; therefore we have assimilated data from various organizations, websites and articles and have suggested methodology for sanitization of mobile phones and other gadgets.Results: Infection control practices which include information, communication, education and evaluation are the pre-eminent weapons in the fight against hospital transmitted SARS-CoV-2. Minimizing mobile phone usage, sanitizing them with endorsed biocidal agents and advancements in the field of ultraviolet cabinets is a priority.Conclusion: At the same time we shouldn’t forget that sanitization is only one aspect of prevention of this disease; maintaining hand hygiene, use of masks and social distancing must be followed at all times.https://rcm.mums.ac.ir/article_16301_3a688de4f89fc57eec9d1427eae0c10a.pdfcovid-19disinfectionmobile phonessanitization |
collection |
DOAJ |
language |
English |
format |
Article |
sources |
DOAJ |
author |
Aradhana Bhargava ASHISH JAIMAN HITESH LAL MOHIT PATRALEKH |
spellingShingle |
Aradhana Bhargava ASHISH JAIMAN HITESH LAL MOHIT PATRALEKH Beware the Trojan horse! Reviews in Clinical Medicine covid-19 disinfection mobile phones sanitization |
author_facet |
Aradhana Bhargava ASHISH JAIMAN HITESH LAL MOHIT PATRALEKH |
author_sort |
Aradhana Bhargava |
title |
Beware the Trojan horse! |
title_short |
Beware the Trojan horse! |
title_full |
Beware the Trojan horse! |
title_fullStr |
Beware the Trojan horse! |
title_full_unstemmed |
Beware the Trojan horse! |
title_sort |
beware the trojan horse! |
publisher |
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences |
series |
Reviews in Clinical Medicine |
issn |
2345-6256 2345-6892 |
publishDate |
2020-06-01 |
description |
Introduction: In this era of social distancing, dependence on electronic gadgets and devices is ever increasing. Possibility of transmission of COVID -19 from these devices cannot be ruled out. Currently, prevention is the only antidote; considering the mounting evidence of transmission of COVID-19 virus primarily through respiratory droplets and fomites. Gadgets are one of the most frequently touched appliances; being often used during or after patient examination, while handling specimens or during various patient procedures. Collecting data regarding mobile sanitization is prudent at these times. The aim of this systematic review is to summarize published evidence on mobile sanitization in these COVID times.Methods: PubMed search on “COVID and mobile phone” revealed only 4 articles related to this topic; therefore we have assimilated data from various organizations, websites and articles and have suggested methodology for sanitization of mobile phones and other gadgets.Results: Infection control practices which include information, communication, education and evaluation are the pre-eminent weapons in the fight against hospital transmitted SARS-CoV-2. Minimizing mobile phone usage, sanitizing them with endorsed biocidal agents and advancements in the field of ultraviolet cabinets is a priority.Conclusion: At the same time we shouldn’t forget that sanitization is only one aspect of prevention of this disease; maintaining hand hygiene, use of masks and social distancing must be followed at all times. |
topic |
covid-19 disinfection mobile phones sanitization |
url |
https://rcm.mums.ac.ir/article_16301_3a688de4f89fc57eec9d1427eae0c10a.pdf |
work_keys_str_mv |
AT aradhanabhargava bewarethetrojanhorse AT ashishjaiman bewarethetrojanhorse AT hiteshlal bewarethetrojanhorse AT mohitpatralekh bewarethetrojanhorse |
_version_ |
1721543251741114368 |