As an Emergency Medical Technician, do I need to wear a mask or other personal protective equipment (PPE) when treating a person infected with avian flu?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that healthcare workers wear personal protective equipment (PPE) –including N-95 masks, gloves and gowns— when taking care of a patient with avian influenza who has been placed in respiratory isolation. This equipment must be fitted to each healthcare worker in order to be effective, and conditions of use are very strict in order for the equipment to be protective. Here are recommendations on the use of PPE for health care personnel. See also the Rhode Island Department of Health’s Protocols and Standing Orders. These recommendations, however, are under review.
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