Notes
- Gloves: Use whenever contact with body fluids, mucous membranes, nonintact skin, or contaminated items is likely. Remove and discard immediately after use—before touching noncontaminated items or caring for other Pts.
- Eye protection and masks: Use during Pt care activities likely to generate splashes or sprays of body fluids. Respirator (N95-type): Use as part of airborne precautions when caring for Pts infected or suspected to be infected with highly infectious pathogens transmitted by airborne particles (e.g., TB, measles).
- Gown: Use during Pt care activities to protect exposed skin and clothing when contact with body fluids is likely.