Transmission-based precautions help prevent the spread of certain infections. Airborne precautions are one type of transmission-based precaution. Always use airborne precautions in addition to standard precautions. Some diseases that require airborne precautions may also require contact precautions or droplet precautions. WHEN TO USE AIRBORNE PRECAUTIONS Some germs can float through the air on tiny particles. They can stay in the air for a long time and travel long distances. Use airborne precautions with patients known or suspected to have certain infections as outlined by your facility, including:
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Rubeola (measles)
- Varicella (chickenpox or disseminated zoster)
- SARS (definitely requires contact, droplet, and […]
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