05-13-2009, 02:16 PM
what is differnce between air born isolation and droplet isolation
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confusion - nimishkum
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05-13-2009, 02:56 PM
it is different:
Airbone precautions: 1. using negative pressure room 2. keep doors closed 3. wear a respirator, grade N95 or better if entering the room 4. patient should wear a surgical mask if being transported 5. cover mouth when coughing or sneezing, even if alone Droplet Precautions: 1. keep doors closed 2. wear a surgical mask if entering the room 3. discard mask after leaving the room 4. patient should wear a surgical mask if being transported.
05-13-2009, 02:58 PM
when u do it, i mean which r the diseases cstopass
05-13-2009, 03:09 PM
tb,influenza,diptheria,measles,plague for airborn
coxsackie,meningitis,mumps,pertussis,polio,rsv for droplet
05-13-2009, 03:16 PM
Becareful for influenza:
H5N1 Avian or current H1N1 swine influenza: airborne (epidemic, may be fatal, no vaccine yet). Other influenza: droplet |
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