Table 2.
Summary of the innovation of PPE and protective alternatives driven by COVID-19.
| Adaptation | Focus | Products and Procedures | Benefits | Concerns | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Use | Novel Reusable Products | Masks | Reduction of healthcare waste and demand for supplies moving forward | Regulatory and efficacy concerns over novel products and disinfection techniques | [13,37,[48], [49], [50], [51], [52], [53], [54], [55], [56], [57], [58], [59], [60],66] |
| Respirators | |||||
| Disinfection Procedures | Gamma Irradiation | ||||
| Steam Sterilization | |||||
| Ultraviolet Irradiation | |||||
| Alternatives and Additions | Novel Protective Products | Aerosol Protections | Increased protection provided to healthcare professionals and patients | Effectiveness and adaptability of technology | [52,[61], [62], [63], [64], [65]] |
| Air Disinfection | |||||
| Disinfection Robots |