click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Airborne Precautions
Diseases that require airborne precautions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Pulmonary TB | Negative air pressure room with the door shut. Wear N-95 respirator in the room. Discard mask in trash after leaving. Hand washing or use hand sanitizer when entering the room and exiting the room. Patient wears a surgical mask when leaving the room. |
| Measles | Negative air pressure room with the door shut. Wear N-95 respirator in the room. Discard mask in trash after leaving. Hand washing or use hand sanitizer when entering the room and exiting the room. Patient wears a surgical mask when leaving the room. |
| Chickenpox | Negative air pressure room with the door shut. Wear N-95 respirator in the room. Discard mask in trash after leaving. Hand washing or use hand sanitizer when entering the room and exiting the room. Patient wears a surgical mask when leaving the room. |
| Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) | Negative air pressure room with the door shut. Wear N-95 respirator in the room. Discard mask in trash after leaving. Hand washing or use hand sanitizer when entering the room and exiting the room. Patient wears a surgical mask when leaving the room. |
| Airborne precautions | used for diseases or very small germs that are spread through the air from one person to another |