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Airborne Precautions |
Airborne particles <5 microns. For pts with tuberculosis, varicella (chicken pox), rubeola (measles), and SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome). -Private room with negative air pressure -Wear mask/respirator in room -Keep pt. door closed -Transport pt with mask |
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Droplet Precautions |
Particles >5 microns Pts with rubella, mumps, diphtheria, adenovirus, pertussis, Group A Strept. Pneumonia. -Private room, if available. -Door can be open -Maintain 3 foot distance between infected pt. -Use mask if <3 ft distance -Place mask on pt during transfer |
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Contact Precautions |
Pts that need skin to skin care. MRSA, VISA, VRSA, VRE, CRE, herpes simplex, C. Diff., scabies, excessive wound drainage, fecal incontinence, rotavirus, Hep. A -Private room, if available -Clean, nonsterile gloves. Remove before leaving pts room -Wear gown if clothing will have contact with pt; wound drainage. -Remove PPE before leaving pts room |
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Neutropenic Precautions |
Prevent infection with pts that are immunocompromised. Neutrophil count <3000 mm. -Assess skin integrity q8h, auscultate breath sounds, temp. q4h; report if >101F. -Thorough hand hygiene! -No staff with cold/sore throat in pts room -No fresh flowers or standing water -No fresh salads, unpeeled fruits and veggies -Deep breathe q4h -Inspect IV site; meticulous IV site care |
