Personal protective equipment consists of many different types of barrier precautions. • Gloves – protect hands • Gowns/aprons – protect skin and/or clothing • Masks and respirators– protect mouth/nose • Respirators – protect respiratory tract from airborne infectious agents

After taking off reusable goggles, one should sterilize and dry it in time for the next use. 4) Protective suit When entering a contaminated area or performing diagnostic and treatment, one should change his or her personal clothing and wear work c lothesclothing.

24/3/2020· 8 Put on medical protective mask (N95) 9 Put on inner disposable nitrite/latex gloves 10 Put on goggles and protective clothing 11 Put on outer disposable latex gloves 12 Protocol for Removing PPE: 13 Wash hands and remove visible bodily fluids 14 15

2. GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD • Outside of goggles or face shield are contaminated! • If your hands get contaminated during goggle or face shield removal, immediately wash your hands or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer • Remove goggles or face shield from the back by lifting head

NB Masks and goggles are not routinely recommended for contact precautions. Consider the use of these under standard infection control precautions or if there are other routes of transmission. Putting on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Perform hand The ...

Under Standard Precautions, gloves should be used when touching blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, or contaminated items and for touching mucous membranes and nonintact skin. A gown should be used during procedures and patient care activities when contact of clothing and/or exposed skin with blood, body fluids, secretions, or excretions is anticipated.

Carefully remove face shield or goggles by grabbing the strap and pulling upwards and away from head. Do not touch the front of face shield or goggles. Remove and discard respirator (or facemask if used instead of respirator).

28/4/2020· If goggles and masks are worn for too long, they may cause pressure injuries to the face. Ensure you protect bony prominences and/or change PPE frequently if possible. Always remember to engage with the patient, as it can be quite confronting for them not to see the healthcare worker’s face.