What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is recommended for health care workers who are exposed to patients with known or suspected avian influenza?
According to CDC and WHO, because of the uncertainty in transmission and risk of serious disease, isolation precautions identical to caring for patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) should be used. These include gloves, gown, eye protection and US NIOSH certified N-95, European CE certified EN143P2 / EN149 FFP2, or comparable national/regional particulate respirators. Higher level particulate respirators may also be used. Disposable PPE should be properly discarded, and non-disposable PPE should be cleaned and disinfected. Hand hygiene measures should be performed after removal of PPE.
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