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1. Hand hygiene in
treatment of Covid-19
Dr. Praveen
(MBBS India)
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2. Introduction
 Hand hygiene is a simple and effective method of preventing the spread of
infections.
 Coronavirus infection (Covid-19) is spread by respiratory droplets that land
on inanimate objects or directly into the nose or mouth.
 When we touch objects that have been contaminated with respiratory
droplets (especially in crowded areas such at an airport, or in public
transportation such as in a train or bus), those droplets present on the object
can be transferred to the nose and mouth causing coronavirus infection.
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3. Introduction
 By a simple hand wash, we can get rid of the germs on our hands before touching our face. Hand
sanitizers can also be used. However, hand sanitizers are less effective in killing germs compared
to hand washing. Due to this, it is advisable to use a hand sanitizer only if washing your hands is
inconvenient in that situation (e.g. while travelling).
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4. WHO Guidelines for Hand Hygiene
 There are specific guidelines issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) for hand hygiene.
Following the WHO Guidelines on Hand Hygiene will ensure that all parts of the hand are free of
germs.
 WHO Guidelines for Hand Hygiene:
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5. WHO Guidelines for Hand Hygiene
 Wet hands with water and apply soap.
 Rub palm to palm.
 Place right palm over the back of the left hand, then left palm over the back
of the right hand .
 Clasp the fingers of the right hand and rub them back and forward on the left
palm. Now clasp the fingers of the left hand and rub them back and forward
on the right palm.
 Interlace fingers of both hands together. Place the back of both fingers to
opposing palms with fingers interlocked.
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6. WHO Guidelines for Hand Hygiene
 Wash each thumb by clasping and rotating the thumb in the palm of the
opposite hand.
 Rub wrists of both hands
 Rinse hands under running water.
 Dry hands thoroughly.
 Congratulations! Your hands are now 100% free from germs.
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