Donning Of PPE

Question 1

What is Donning?

Answer 1

It is to put on an item of clothing

Question 2

Before Donning

• be well hydrated
• take toilet break
• have jewelry removed + earrings
• bear below elbow
• secure hair back
• don’t bring mobile phones

Answer 2

1. Hydrate
2. Toilet break
3. No jewelry
4. Bear below elbow
5. Tie / secure the hair
6. No mobile phone

Question 3

Donning

1. Hand hygiene
2. Wear apron
3. Wear mask
4. Wear safety googles
5. Wear face shield
6. Wear gloves

Question 4

wear apron

> tie at the back side
tie the upper part above the shirt
( collar should be covered completely )

Question 5

wear mask

surgical mask - for droplet protection

• top strap on the back of the head
• tie the lower strap on the top of the head

respiratory protection mask (FFP2)
- for airborne precaution • for aerosol generating procedures • diseases: measles, chickenpox, TB

> Separate the straps
Put the mask over the face
Check underside
Put the straps over your head
lower strap ~ behind the ears
top strap ~ top of the head
Use both hands to seal it properly to your nose
Check for holes or folds and clear it
Ensure there is no twist or turns in the strap
Check for any leakage by holding with hands