reverse precautions

reverse 'precautions'

Infection control procedures–eg, sterilization and isolation, used to protect a Pt–rather than the care providers or other Pts who are immunocompromised, either as a congenital condition–eg, combined variable immunodeficiency syndrome or an acquired condition–eg, BM irradiation before BMT; RPs are required when the PMN count falls below 0.5 x 109–US: 500/mm3. See Gnotobiotic environment. Cf Universal precautions.