PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• Be Smart Be Safe

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Barriers

• Put a barrier between yourself and the source of
  infection
• Gloves
• Face masks
• Protective eyewear
• Protective clothing
• Employer must supply all equipment

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GLOVES

• Examination gloves - nonsterile latex or vinyl
  exam gloves are used for procedures that do not
  require sterility
• they should be discarded after use with each
  patient
• Sterile gloves - used for invasive procedures
• they are also should be discarded after each
  patient

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GLOVES (cont)

• Utility gloves - used for cleaning procedures -
  they may be decontaminated and reused

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GUIDELINES FOR USING GLOVES

• Wash hands before and after using gloves-remove
  all jewelry to avoid tearing gloves
• Use correct size - make sure they are free of
  holes and tears
• Change gloves as soon as possible following
  contamination

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Gloves (cont.)

• When removing gloves, avoid skin contact -
  demonstrate correct removal
• If you are allergic to gloves your employer
  provides - they must provide you with
  hypoallergenic gloves, glove liners, powder less
  gloves, or similar alternatives

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PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR

• Should be worn whenever there is a chance of
  splashes, spatters, or sprays
• Face masks - cover the mouth and nose-should be
  discarded after each patient or when they become
  wet
• Protective eyewear - shields the eyes. Regular
  glasses not enough

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Removal of Protective Equipment
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PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

• Worn when splashes of infectious materials are
  anticipated.
• Long-sleeve uniform
• Lab coat
• Disposable gowns
• Remove ASAP - demo correct removal method

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• Protect yourself from blood borne infections
• Use protective gloves
• Use face masks and protective eyewear
• Use protective clothing
• Use resuscitation equipment