Personal Protective Equipment: Source
Personal Protective Equipment: Source
Personal Protective Equipment: Source
Equipment
Source: Center for Disease Control
The type of PPE used will vary based
on the level of precautions required,
such as standard and contact, droplet
or airborne infection isolation
precaution. The procedure for putting
and removing PPE should be tailored
to the specific type of PPE.
SEQUENCE IN PUTTING THE PPE
A. GOWN FIRST
1. Fully cover torso from neck to knees,
arms to end of wrists, and wrap around the
back
2. Fasten in back of neck and waist
SEQUENCE IN PUTTING THE P.P.E
B. MASK or RESPIRATOR
1. Secureties or elastic bands at middle of head
and neck
2. Fit flexible band to nose bridge
4. Fit-check respirator
SEQUENCE IN PUTTING THE PPE
D. Gloves
1. Extend to cover wrist of isolation gown
IMPORTANT POINTS
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM FACE
D. MASK OR RESPIRATOR