Abstract
Infection control measures are developed for decreasing the risk of transmission of microorganims. These measures, such as handwashing and gloving, respiratory and eye protection, or patient placement make up the fundamentals of isolation precautions. Isolation precautions are based on epidemiological information on transmission of infection in hospitals. The importance of all body fluids, secretions and excretions in the transmission of nosocomial pathogens, and that infections can be transmitted by airborne, droplet and contact routes is well known. Isolation practices are designed to interrupt spread of infections by all routes.
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- Infection Control Practice
- Standard Precaution
- Isolation Precaution
- Barrier Precaution
- Operating Room Nurse
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Lopez, R.M., Ricart, M. (2001). Isolation and Handwashing. In: Rello, J., Valles, J., Kollef, M.H. (eds) Critical Care Infectious Diseases Textbook. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-1679-8_18
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