Insights from unusual aspects of the 1918 influenza pandemic

Shanks, G. Dennis

doi:10.1016/j.tmaid.2015.05.001

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“…In the history of mankind there are records of several pandemics such as smallpox, cholera, Black Death (plague), AIDS, influenza, SARS, West Nile disease and tuberculosis [128]. The "Spanish flu" influenza pandemic, the most lethal pandemic in recent history, killed more than 20 million people worldwide [128,129]. Influenza A (H1N1), a more recent pandemic, occurred in 2009 and contaminated over 1.6 million people and had 18,449 confirmed deaths [130].…”

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The role of 3D printing during COVID-19 pandemic: a review

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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), has spread through more than 180 countries, leading to diverse health systems overload around the world. Because of the high number of patients and the supply chain disruption, it generated a shortage of medical devices and personal protective equipment. In this context, initiatives from the additive manufacturing community emerged to fight the lack of devices. Diverse designs were produced and are currently being used in hospitals by patients and health workers. However, as some devices must follow strict standards, these products may not fulfill these standards. Therefore, to ensure the user's health, there is a need for understanding each device, their usage, and standards. This study reviews the use of additive manufacturing during COVID-19 pandemic. It gathers the source of several 3D printed devices such as face shields, face masks, valves, nasopharyngeal swabs, and others, discussing their use and regulatory issues. In this regard, the major drawbacks of the technology, addressed for the next pandemic scenario, are highlighted. Finally, some insights of the future of additive manufacturing during emergency are given and discussed.

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The role of 3D printing during COVID-19 pandemic: a review

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“… Source: WHO Reports ( 2010 , 2020 ); Jordan and Robert ( 2011 ); Shanks ( 2015 ); Gupta et al ( 2017 ); Jamison et al ( 2006 ); Kempińska and Woźniak ( 2013 ); Mourya et al ( 2019 ); http://www.infoplease.com/cig/dangerous-disease-epidemics/bublonic plague.html accessed on 16 June 2020; http://www.mpholine.org/worst-pandemics-in-history accesed on 25/May 2020 …”

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Post-COVID-19 precautions based on lessons learned from past pandemics: a review

Munnoli¹,

Nabapure

Yeshavanth

2020

J Public Health (Berl.)

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Aim In view of the spread of the contagious coronavirus disease (COVID-19) globally, the present review focuses on the details of past pandemic diseases, along with comparisons and lessons learned. A general awareness of COVID-19 infection is addressed, and it is compared with the Spanish flu pandemic. Based on the successes, failures and lessons learned in the past, governmental efforts must be undertaken to empower citizens by providing accurate information and implementing post-COVID-19 precautions that need to be taken now to stop the spread and recurrence of the virus locally, and to restore health and economic normalcy. Methods A detailed literature survey of past pandemics is undertaken in order to extract the successes, failures and lessons learned from previous breakouts. The comparison of past pandemics will enable us to determine post-COVID-19 precautions that should be followed. Separate tables are prepared to highlight the lessons learned and measures to be taken. Both general precautions and preventive measures for pregnant women are compiled. Results The literature shows a continuous struggle of humans with disease outbreaks, with the most adverse impact of the Spanish flu killing 20-50 million people. Precautions need to be taken including social distancing, compulsory mask-wearing, avoiding public gatherings and washing hands regularly. The lessons from earlier pandemics show that they were equally devastating, and vaccines were not available at the time of outbreaks. Vaccines developed for polio, H1N1, measles, and other viral diseases have proven to save countless lives. Living with COVID-19 and evolving the work culture of protecting oneself and protecting others also has to be adopted. Conclusions COVID-19 has become an everyday topic of discussion throughout the world, indicating the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, deaths and recoveries. The lessons learned from past pandemics such as social distancing, wearing masks, avoiding public gatherings and adherence to guidelines, along with personal hygiene, are the key measures that must be taken in order to live with COVID-19. Precautions for the elderly and pregnant women advised by medical authorities are to be strictly adhered to. These will help in reducing COVID-19 cases and in turn will reduce the pressure on hospitals to serve those in need. India has learned lessons from the past and the present pandemic and will move towards growth through its self-reliance.

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“…Among the many recent papers considering responses in the USA to the 1918/1919 ‘flu pandemic are Bootsma and Ferguson ( 2007 ), Jester et al ( 2019 ), Markel et al ( 2007 ), Ott et al ( 2007 ), Shanks ( 2015 ), and Stern et al ( 2009 ).…”

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COVID-19: The Lessons We Should Have Learned from Existing Literature

Jefferson

2020

Biophys Econ Sust

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The linkages between natural resources and human well-being lie at the heart of biophysical economics. Huge disruptions to human well-being which can occur as a result of the impact of particular natural resources or species are, or should be, an obvious focus of interest for the biophysical economist whose focus is on flows between the natural world and human society. The causes and consequences of such disruptions, such as emanate from pandemics and epidemics, are a clear example of this. There is a need for better understanding of these causes and consequences. As an example, twelve books on epidemics and pandemics are considered here as providing the core for what guidance they might, and should, have provided on the sources, spreaders, and responses to COVID-19. A substantial amount of guidance is given in these and other sources referenced, which if followed would have reduced spread and mortality, but in far too many countries preparedness and speed of responses were inadequate. An effective global network and funding are required, as long advocated, but still not implemented. The economic and resource costs of this failure are huge.

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Insights from unusual aspects of the 1918 influenza pandemic

Cited by 25 publications

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The role of 3D printing during COVID-19 pandemic: a review

The role of 3D printing during COVID-19 pandemic: a review

Post-COVID-19 precautions based on lessons learned from past pandemics: a review

COVID-19: The Lessons We Should Have Learned from Existing Literature

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