Lowokwaru (malangkota.go.id) – Efforts to stop the spread Corona Virus Disease (Covid-19) cannot be done by one party, but requires the involvement of all elements of society. Including the expected contribution from universities, including the University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) in terms of contributing to the provision of technological innovation.
The government also gave its appreciation, for example recently the East Java Provincial Government (Pemprov Jatim) has coordinated efforts to make Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for medical personnel handling Covid-19. Namely by bringing together suppliers of raw materials with the General Hospital of the University of Muhammadiyah Malang (RSU UMM) which produces PPE clothing.
Deputy Governor of East Java Emil Elestianto Dardak said on one occasion that the East Java Provincial Government was very careful in its efforts to procure PPE for medical personnel, because it must meet safety standards for the wearer.
"We are also very careful, because this is a medical need, so it can't just be there. The East Java Provincial Government has asked blue print "Coverall personal protective clothing from UMM Hospital to be produced in greater quantities," he said.
According to him, the East Java Provincial Government has contacted UMM Hospital which has made PPE using two materials Parachute Ripstop T190 or Poly Propylene Spun Bonded. This clothing can provide clothing that is impermeable to liquids. Bakorwil is currently coordinating with UMM to produce according to standards, because after being sewn it must be sprayed with disinfectant.
Until this news was released, several parties were also interested in mass production. For example, the exploration carried out by the Central Java Provincial Government. The example and blueprint of the RSU UMM APD design have been received by the Central Java Provincial Government.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Covid-19 Handling Task Force at UMM Hospital, Dr. Thontowi Djauhari, confirmed that Bakorwil Malang had taken blue print Coverall APD design. Thontowi is optimistic that the East Java Provincial Government can mobilize MSMEs to produce more to meet the needs of medical personnel. "I believe the Provincial Government Team can mobilize MSMEs to produce," said Thontowi, Thursday (02/04/2020).
According to him, the need for PPE at RSU UMM is sufficient. While now preparing to face if there is a spike in COVID-19 patients in the next month.
He also calculated the need for PPE to handle COVID-19 at least once handling a patient estimated to require 18 Coveralls. This is according to calculations starting from the ER, Poly, rooms multiplied by three shifts.
"Therefore, at least the Hospital has 1.000 Coveralls. Because our war is two months away. For regular PPE, at least have 4.000. If you use the expensive ones, all the Hospitals can collaborate," he said.
Thontowi added that the Coverall clothing produced by RSU UMM is priced at around Rp200 thousand per piece. This is in accordance with medical safety standards. "If you are not handling COVID-19 patients, you can use regular PPE for Rp50 thousand," he explained.
Previously, UMM involved students in making tools Safety Chamber or safety booth to support the work of doctors to remain safe. This transparent box-shaped tool is predicted to be able to minimize transmission.
How to use it, the patient just needs to enter the shield made of mica material to find out the symptoms felt. The medical personnel on duty will of course be safer because they are separated from the patient.
Although still in the refinement stage, Thontowi continued, in the future this tool will be equipped with a number of other features to further minimize the chances of transmission. Such as the addition of breathing aids, so that patients still feel comfortable when being examined inside Safety Chamber, and the use of glue will be minimized to avoid leaks.
Thontowi continued, the health innovation tool initiated by UMM in the midst of the global Covid-19 pandemic is planned to be mass produced to help referral hospitals for Covid-19 patients and health workers.
"It's easy to maintain, just clean it with alcohol. Or just use detergent soap. Because detergent is more effective in cleaning," said Thontowi.
Finally, Thontowi hopes that there will be parties willing to help develop and fund this health innovation project. "In the future, if there is stakeholder "Those interested in funding this tool, hopefully it can be mass produced. Of course, UMM through RSU UMM will be happy to open the door to cooperation so that this innovation can also be used in many hospitals," he said.
Not only that, UMM also has other superior products that function to increase the body's immunity and prevent free radicals. For example, a product made by a lecturer at the UMM Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Prof. Dr. Elfi Anis Saati, who is currently developing a healthy antioxidant drink made from red rose flower extract. (UMM/say/yon)
