Biomedical waste management during pandemics

Pratima S. Kadam, Navaneetha Krishnan Rajagopal, Anil Kumar Yadav, Abhishek Madduri, Mohammad Javed Ansari, Pandurang Y. Patil

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Abstract

For many years, proper biomedical waste (BMW) management in line with the rules was among the overlooked components of health care. Biomedical waste presents a series of environmental contamination. As a result, it must be treated using extreme caution and disposed of properly. There are a few gaps in the handling of biological generated waste, and the coronavirus epidemic has made it very hard. The virus's quick breakout resulted in a massive increase in the amount of biohazardous matter. The COVID-19 epidemic's devastation has altered global waste generation trends, needing special attention. Sudden variations in trash generation and volume need a dynamic response from authorities. This study highlights the problems that the collection and recycling business faces even after a pandemic, as well as the basic possibility to eliminate current framework faults. The study covers specific situations for handling medical waste, polymeric garbage, and recycling bins, which were all major causes of concerns all through this time period. We also go over successful stakeholder involvement and teamwork.The existence of illness sewage treatment in regular effluent created offers significant dangers and liabilities to hygiene workers. Small metal usage is predicted to recover as a result of rising hygiene concerns, particularly from items used for safety precautions and medication. The research further underlines the significance of creating localized, streamlined supply channels to deal with these kinds of situations in the case of unanticipated devastating catastrophes. Despite presenting unique solutions to existing recycling challenges, the paper also presents numerous crucial recommendations to regulators to enable them to cope with any potential outbreaks in a holistic way.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Computing Technologies, ICBECT 2022
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735444430
DOIs
StatePublished - 25 Apr 2023
Event2022 International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Computing Technologies, ICBECT 2022 - Chennai, India
Duration: 21 Mar 202225 Mar 2022

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume2603
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference2022 International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Computing Technologies, ICBECT 2022
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityChennai
Period21/03/2225/03/22

Keywords

  • COVID19
  • Healthcare policies
  • Solid waste management
  • biomedical waste management

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