Protective Devices
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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Protective measures and H5N1-seroprevalence among personnel tasked with bird collection during an outbreak of avian influenza A/H5N1 in wild birds, Ruegen, Germany, 2006.

16 Oct 2009 BACKGROUND: In Germany, the first outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza A/H5N1 occurred among wild birds on the island of Ruegen between February and April 2006. The aim of this study was to investigate the use of recommended protective ... Read more...

Evaluation of an adaptive ice skating programme for children with disabilities.

29 Sep 2009 OBJECTIVE: To describe an adaptive ice skating programme designed by paediatric therapists. METHODS: Twenty-two children, ages 5-12 years, with developmental disabilities participated in this once per week skating programme lasting 6 weeks. Ice ... Read more...

The effectiveness of antilock brake systems on motorcycles in reducing real-life crashes and injuries.

29 Sep 2009 This study set out to evaluate the effectiveness of antilock brake system (ABS) technology on motorcycles in reducing real-life injury crashes and to mitigate injury severity. The study comprised an analysis of in-depth fatal crash data in Sweden ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Protective Devices'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Protective measures and H5N1-seroprevalence among personnel tasked with bird collection during an outbreak of avian influenza A/H5N1 in wild birds, Ruegen, Germany, 2006. 16 Oct 2009
• [Infection control guidelines for the intensive care unit] 30 Sep 2009
• Evaluation of an adaptive ice skating programme for children with disabilities. 29 Sep 2009
• The effectiveness of antilock brake systems on motorcycles in reducing real-life crashes and injuries. 29 Sep 2009
• Use of car crashes resulting in fatal and serious injuries to analyze a safe road transport system model and to identify system weaknesses. 29 Sep 2009
• [Effect of OA kneepad on apoptosis genes Bcl-2 and p53 expression in articular cartilage cells of experimental knee osteoarthritis] 30 Aug 2009
• Validation of self-reported occupational exposures in meatpacking workers. 30 Aug 2009
• Track configuration determines risk of driver injury in open wheel motor racing. 30 Aug 2009
• Implementation of an insecticide-treated net subsidy scheme under a public-private partnership for malaria control in Tanzania--challenges in implementation. 19 Aug 2009
• Efficacy of permethrin treated long-lasting insecticidal nets on malaria transmission and observations on the perceived side effects, collateral benefits and human safety in a hyperendemic tribal area of Orissa, India. 4 Aug 2009
• The effect of overwing hatch placement on evacuation from smaller transport aircraft. 30 Jul 2009
• Could ESC (Electronic Stability Control) change the way we drive? 30 Jul 2009
• Commentary: thoracic injury in older occupants: challenged human crashworthiness. 30 Jul 2009
• Ergonomics. 30 Jul 2009
• Decreased motivation in the use of insecticide-treated nets in a malaria endemic area in Burkina Faso. 27 Jul 2009
• Acceptability, willing to purchase and use long lasting insecticide treated mosquito nets in Orissa State, India. 20 Jul 2009
• Knowledge, attitude and practice on malaria: a study in a tribal belt of Orissa state, India with reference to use of long lasting treated mosquito nets. 20 Jul 2009
• Use of a safety resource center in a pediatric emergency department. 29 Jun 2009
• Bedrails, falls and injury: evidence or opinion? A review of their use and effects. 29 Jun 2009
• Decisions on bedrails must not be made through emotive arguments. 29 Jun 2009

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Technical information about 'Protective Devices'

Definition: Devices designed to provide personal protection against injury to individuals exposed to hazards in industry, sports, aviation, or daily activities.

Descriptor UI: D011482

Alternative terms: Protective Devices; Device, Protective; Devices, Protective; Protective Device; Safety Devices; Device, Safety; Devices, Safety; Safety Device;

Allowable Qualifiers: adverse effects; classification; economics; history; microbiology; parasitology; standards; supply & distribution; trends; utilization; veterinary; statistics & numerical data; contraindications; virology; ethics;

Tree Number: E07.700; J01.637.708;

History Note: 70

Technical Notes: for personal protection