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PPE
Types of personal protective equipment
Term | Definition |
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Gowns | Worn to prevent contamination of clothing and protect the skin from contact with blood and body fluids. Only worn once and then discarded. |
Face protection devices | Depends on the mode of transmission of the pathogen, these are masks, respirator, goggles, or face shields. Always put on these items before entering a patient's room. |
Gloves | Required when an infectious disease is transmitted by direct contact or contact with blood and body fluid substances. Worn before entering or immediately on entering the patient's room. |
Removing PPE | Remove garments that are the most contaminated first. Always perform hand hygiene before leaving the patient's room and before touching another patient. |