Table 1.
Precaution types and PPE
| Hand washing | Gloves/double gloves | Isolation gown | Surgical mask | N-95 or N-99 mask | Face shield | PAPR system | Surgical cap | Shoe cover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | X | X | X | ||||||
| Special droplet | X | X | X | X∗ | X∗ | X | X | X | X |
| Airborne† | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
PAPR, Powered air -purifying respirator.
This is a general guide based on current practice and recommendations at the present time and is subject to change and modification to fit local procedures and practice patterns.
∗
Surgical mask may be used for droplet precautions to conserve N-95 or N-99 respirators.
†
Patient location may determine level of protection (e.g., airborne precautions used for all patients in the intensive care unit setting).