Design of Automatic Isolated Medical Waste Bin Cover for Drying Waste

Surg Innov. 2022 Jun;29(3):446-448. doi: 10.1177/15533506211033139. Epub 2021 Jul 16.

Abstract

Background. The recent outbreak of COVID-19 has led to an increase in isolated medical waste, making the disposal of isolated medical waste a significant problem. There is the dedicated waste bin with four-sided locking-type at the top, causing contact during waste disposal. And it has infection possibility with high humidity. Purpose. In this article, we suggest automatic isolated medical waste bin cover for drying waste.

Keywords: biomedical engineering; ergonomics and/or human factors study; history of medicine.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19* / epidemiology
  • COVID-19* / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Medical Waste*
  • Refuse Disposal*

Substances

  • Medical Waste