Healthcare Simulations

What are considered body fluids that are considered infectious and do we need to use

standard precautions?

all body fluids are considered contaminated ´except sweat

yes we need to use standard precautions

Chain of infection pt.1

Infectious agent

Reservoir Host

Portal of exit

Chain of infection pt.2

Route of exit

route of transmission

portal of entry

How do we destroy microorganisms

cleaning,antiseptic,disinfectant,and,sterlilization

Standard precautions:Types and when to use them

(wash hands before and after patients)

Gloves-wear when in contact with any body fluids or non-intact skin; wear when you have a rash, open sores, or chapped skin.

non-permeable gowns-wear during procedures that are likely to expose you to any body fluids.

Mask/protective eyewear/shield-wear when splashes or droplets are likely (i.e. patient coughing continuously).

Putting on and taking off PPE:Put on first/take of first

On first: Gown on first then gloves

Take off first:Gloves then gown

What are considered body fluids that are considered infectious and do we need to use

standard precautions? What may not be considered?

all body fluids are considered contaminated (not sweat)Yes we use standard precautions

What are three categories of transmission-based precautions?

Airborn, droplet and contact