airborne precautions

Infection control precautions for airborne pathogens, which are over and above “standard precautions”:
• Patient placement in a private room.
• Respiratory protection for staff members.
• Limiting the amount of time that the patient is transported.
Pathogens transmitted by airborne droplets Measles, tuberculosis, varicella.

air·borne pre·cau·tions

(ār'bōrn prĕ-kaw'shŭnz)

Measures taken to prevent transmission of infectious agents by airborne droplet spray. Airborne precautions include use of masks and air filtration systems.

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