Knowledge Base

Learn about infection control practices and considerations.

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Australian Medical Face Mask Testing

Medical face masks that meet the Australian Standards are measured in accordance with three performance metrics.
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Level of Barrier Protection for Surgical Face Masks

There are numerous options for face masks that healthcare practitioners can choose from.
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Properties of Surgical, N95 and Face Cloth Masks

Surgical masks and N95 respirators are used to protect the wearer from airborne particles and droplets contaminating the face and are regulated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
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AAMI Level Standards for Gowns

The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standards are designed to help medical-device companies meet global standards for the safe use of medical devices.
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AAMI Level Gown Testing Methods

Surgical Gowns are one part of an overall infection-control strategy and are commonly used to help prevent the gown wearer from transferring microorganisms that could harm vulnerable patients, such as those with weakened immune systems.
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Medical Gown Materials

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as gowns, is a critical component of the hierarchy of controls used to protect people in medical environments (Reddy et al., 2019).
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Donning and Doffing Personal Protective Equipment

Personal protective equipment is a shield that protects both healthcare workers and patients and should be applied and removed in the correct sequence to avoid cross-contamination.
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How to Don and Doff Surgical Masks

Medical masks, also known as surgical masks, are mainly used by health care professionals to protect themselves and others from the spread of airborne infectious diseases.
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Guide to Selecting PPE in Healthcare Settings

The primary level of defence is standard precautions, whereby healthcare workers are responsible for implementing infection control measures across everyday work practices.