Infection Control Chapter 12 - Personal Protective Equipment

Vocabulary flashcards covering Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) concepts, glove types and allergic reactions, mask classifications, and protective barriers from Infection Control Chapter 12.

Microorganism Escape Prevention

Methods used to prevent harmful microorganisms from escaping their source in the mouth, including rubber dams, HVE suction, and pre-procedural rinses.

OSHA Blood-borne Pathogen Standard

Standard requiring employers to provide, maintain, clean, launder, and dispose of PPE for employees.

Non-sterile Gloves

Gloves made of vinyl, nitrile, or neoprene that are appropriate for most patient care dental procedures.

Utility Gloves

Heavy latex or nitrile gloves used during operatory cleanup and instrument processing.

Heat Resistant Gloves

Gloves used when handling hot items or unloading sterilizers.

Irritant Contact Dermatitis

A non-immunologic skin irritation caused by non-latex chemicals, improper handwashing, incomplete drying, excessive perspiration, or cornstarch in gloves.

Allergic Contact Dermatitis

A Type IV delayed allergic reaction occurring $24\text{--}48\text{ hours}$ after contact, caused by manufacturing chemicals such as thiurams, carbamates, and mercaptobenzothiazoles.

Latex Allergy

A Type I immediate sensitivity reaction to proteins in latex itself, causing symptoms typically within $20\text{ minutes}$ of exposure.

Source Control

The use of coverings over a person's mouth and nose to prevent the spread of respiratory secretions.

Respiratory Control

The use of a respirator covering the mouth and nose or entire face or head to reduce exposure to contaminated air.

BFE and PFE

Bacterial Filtration Efficiency and Particle Filtration Efficiency, which describe the filterability of surgical masks.

ASTM Mask Levels

Three filter classifications (ASTM Level I, ASTM Level II, and ASTM Level III) offering varying degrees of filterability and fluid resistance.

N-95 Respirator Ratings

CDC interim guidance of 2020 recommends that in communities with moderate or substantial transimission of SARS-CoV-2 dental personnel wear N-95 repirator masks during patient treatment that generates aresols.

Surgical Mask Replacement Rule

The requirement to replace wet or soaked masks every $20\text{ minutes}$.

Protective Eyewear

Goggles, glasses with or without side shields, or face shields that protect against sprays, projectiles, chemical splashes, and ultraviolet irradiation.

Protective Clothing

Outer layer of clothing featuring long sleeves and a high neck that covers underlying work clothes, street clothes, undergarments, or skin from droplets and sprays.

PPE Donning Sequence Rule

The proper placement sequence rule specifying that gloves go on last.

prevention or management of latex allergies for dental workers

avoid contact/exposure to latex. use latex free products.

protective value

protect agaisnt spray or spatter from the patients mouth that may contain harmful microorganisms, protects against physical damage from propelled tooth fragments, restorative materials, cavity preparation, lab materials

uses and types

1. disposable or water repellent, disposable gowns

2. uniforms, clinic jackets, lab coats, apron, gowns

3. long sleeve, high neck

4. should not be worn outside of the office