Transmission-based precautions (TBPs) are used in addition to Standard Precautions when they alone may be insufficient to prevent the transmission of infections (Health Victoria, 2020). TBPs are used for patients known or suspected to be infected or colonised with epidemiologically important or highly transmissible pathogens that can transmit or cause infection (CDC, 2016). The type …
Understanding how the infection is spread is essential to our efforts to prevent and contain its spread, especially when there is no definitive treatment available. Modes of Transmission There are three modes of transmission: contact, droplet, airborne. Contact Transmission occurs when there is physical contact between an infected person/contaminated object and another person.This can happen …
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Risks Associated with Powdered Gloves Latex Hypersensitivity Powdered gloves pose a highly dangerous risk to both patients and healthcare workers who are sensitive to latex proteins. Cornstarch powder, present in powdered gloves, is an allergen carrier which enhances latex-induced hypersensitivity (Edlich et.al 2009). It is therefore vital for patients to be screened before procedures to …
Vinyl Gloves in Food and Aged Care Countless studies on the suitability of vinyl glove use for hygiene practices within primary care facilities and the hospitality industry have revealed shocking results on its barrier integrity and ability to prevent cross contamination. The molecular structure of vinyl gloves is rigid and more susceptible to tearing at …
Disposable gloves are one of the most widely used personal protective equipment (PPE) in medical, food service, chemical, primary-care and aged care, life science and industrial industries. There are many things to consider when choosing a glove including quality, protection, and allergies. The three main materials when searching for disposable gloves are: Latex, Nitrile and …
Medical face masks that meet the Australian Standards are measured in accordance with three performance metrics: Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE) Differential Pressure (Delta P) Synthetic Blood Penetration Types of Glove Materials Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE) EN 14683:2014 Annex B – Method for in-vitro determination of bacterial filtration efficiency (BFE) This test determines the ability of …
There are numerous options for face masks that healthcare practitioners can choose from. These include basic medical masks, procedure and surgical face masks, anti-fog masks, fluid/splash resistant masks, and the list goes on. Masks are made to cover the nose and mouth with a blend of certain characteristics, comfort, filtration, breathability, and different levels of …
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What is the virus? COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 is a new coronavirus that emerged in late 2019 and causes the respiratory illness called COVID-19. Many people who contract COVID-19 have mild symptoms while others can become severely ill. While COVID-19 is of concern, it is important to remember that most people displaying symptoms such as fever, cough, …
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) continue to trouble the healthcare industry. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that on any given day, about 1 in 31 hospital patients has at least one healthcare-associated infection (CDC, 2020), while the incidence of HAIs in Australia may be closer to 165,000 per year (Mitchel et al., 2017). …
A sneeze, or sternutation, is a semi-autonomous, convulsive expulsion of air from the lungs through the nose and mouth, usually caused by foreign particles irritating the nasal mucosa membrane (Encyclopedia Britannica, 2015). A sneeze expels air forcibly from the mouth and nose in an explosive, spasmodic involuntary action which allows for mucus to escape through …
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