PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A surgical N95 (also referred as a medical respirator) is recommended only for use by healthcare personnel (HCP) who need protection from both airborne and fluid hazards (e.g., splashes, sprays). These respirators are not used or needed outside of healthcare settings.

Detailed explanation-2: -N95 Respirators in Industrial and Health Care Settings Specifically, single-use, disposable respiratory protective devices used and worn by healthcare personnel during procedures to protect both the patient and healthcare personnel from the transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material.

Detailed explanation-3: -Airborne infection isolation room (AIIR). Formerly, negative pressure isolation room, an AIIR is a single-occupancy patient-care room used to isolate persons with a suspected or confirmed airborne infectious disease.

Detailed explanation-4: -Airborne Precautions (con’t.) ➢ Face mask – Wear a fit-tested N95 or higher respirator mask. ➢ Remove all PPE before leaving the room except for the respirator mask.