A method of infection control—recommended by the CDC—in which all human blood, certain body fluids, as well as fresh tissues and cells of human origin are handled as if they are known to be infected with HIV, HBV, and/or other blood-borne pathogensSegen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
stan·dard pre·cau·tions
(stan'dărd prĕ-kaw'shŭnz) Guidelines for the prevention of infectious diseases and nosocomial infections established by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Standard precautions combine universal precautions and body-substance precautions for all patients regardless of diagnosis or possible infectious status. All contact with body fluids and secretions, except sweat, are to be avoided by health care workers.
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stan·dard pre·cau·tions
(stan'dărd prē-kaw'shŭnz) Infection prevention practices that apply to all patients, regardless of diagnosis or presumed status in terms of infection. (This concept expands those provisions covered by the terms "universal precautions" and "body substance isolation.") It is based on the principle that all blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions (except sweat), nonintact skin, and mucous membranes may transmit infectious agents. It also includes hand hygiene, and depending on the anticipated exposure, use of gloves, gown, mask, eye protection, or face shield. Equipment or items in use around patients that are likely to have been contaminated with infectious fluids must be handled in such a manner so as to prevent transmission of infectious agents (i.e., should be regarded as infectious).
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