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Sterile surgical gloves
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To prevent contact between health worker’s skin and patient’s body, or body substances, during aseptic procedures or surgical procedures
Single-use for one procedure
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Flexible and tightly fitting to avoid compromising wearer’s dexterity
Composed of latex, synthetic latex or synthetic elastomer
Disposable
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Nonsterile examination gloves
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To prevent contact between health worker’s skin and patient’s body, or body substances, during procedures that require a ‘no-touch’ technique
Single-use for one procedure
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Composed of latex or synthetic materials (eg vinyl, nitrile, or neoprene)
Disposable
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General-purpose utility gloves
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To prevent contact between staff member’s skin and blood/other body substances or contaminated equipment or surfaces
Multiple use, for activities that do not involve patient care, such as cleaning surfaces
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Longer cuff
Composed of nitrile, latex or combined material
Chemically resistant
Puncture-resistant
Reusable (after washing) or disposable
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Heavy-duty protective gloves
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To prevent contact between staff member’s skin and blood/other body substances, contaminated objects or chemicals
For instrument cleaning or other activities with a high risk of contact with blood, other body substances, contaminated objects, sharps or chemicals
Multiple use, for activities that do not involve patient care
Uncomfortable and potentially hazardous due to poor dexterity and touch sensitivity
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Heavy-duty
Puncture-free
Chemical-resistant
Washable
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Surgical mask
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To provide a physical barrier between the mouth and nose of the wearer and the surrounding air.
Worn by :
- health workers during surgery, or when in close proximity to patients, or whenever droplet precautions required to prevent droplet transmission
- patients with respiratory infection or cough
- community during a respiratory pandemic.
Single-use, for one procedure or episode of patient care
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Fluid-resistant
Ties or ear loops
Disposable
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N95/P2 mask
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To protect wearer and others from exposure to airborne particles including pathogenic airborne particulates such as viruses and bacteria
Single-use, for one procedure or episode of patient care (see also Extended use of personal protective equipment)
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Close seal around nose and mouth (fit-tested; fit check required at time of use)
Levels of particulate filtration depends on grade (eg N95 respirators are effective in removing a minimum of 95% of solid and liquid aerosols that do not contain oil)
Two head loops (not ear loops)
Disposable
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Eye protection
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When performing procedures where there is a risk of splashing or spraying of blood or body substances (eg surgical procedures, venipuncture, cleaning of reusable medical equipment)
For single or multiple use, depending on type
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Includes goggles, safety glasses, and full-face shields
Clear, anti-fogging material
Efficacy depends on seal around eyes (goggles provide more effective seal than safety glasses)
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Face shield
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For additional protection from splash contact during procedures or cleaning
For additional protection from droplets (eg coughing, sneezing) while wearing a mask
Single-use
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Clear, anti-fogging material
Extends around to ears and below chin
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Plastic apron
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When there is the possibility of sprays or spills or exposure to blood or body substances during low-risk procedures
During contact precautions when patient contact is likely
Single-use, for one procedure or episode of patient care
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Fluid-resistant
Disposable
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Nonsterile gown
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To prevent contamination of healthcare worker’s limbs or clothing with blood, other body substances, or other potentially infectious material
When there is a risk of contact of the healthcare worker's skin with a patient's broken skin, extensive skin to skin contact (eg lifting a patient with scabies)
When there is a risk of contact with blood and uncontained body substances (eg vomiting)
When there is a possibility of extensive splashing of blood and body substances or risk of exposure to large amounts of body substances (eg in some operative procedures)
Usually single use (see also Extended use of personal protective equipment)
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Fluid-resistant
Long sleeved and cuffed so clothing and exposed upper body areas are protected
Generally worn in combination with gloves and with other personal protective equipment when indicated
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Sterile gown
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During procedures that require surgical aseptic technique (if required based on risk assessment)
Single-use, for one procedure or episode of patient care
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Pre-packaged in sterile pack
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