PPE Lecture

Question 1

Hot Zone

More serious

Answer 1

standard Level C PPE, incoming pt have had field decontamination only, Victims who are self-referring may have had no decontamination, will be triaged and sent through decont.

Question 2

Warm Zone

Answer 2

Includes showers, receptables for personal belongings, supervising hospitalsstaff wearing appropriate PPE, Area for removing (doffing) PPE for receivers

Question 3

Cold Zone

Answer 3

Level D PPE is adequate, decont. is completed, includes whatever infection control PPE is appropiate

Question 4

Donning Level C PPE

Answer 4

1. inner gloves (consider loosely securing with masking tape to facilitate removal of outer gloves)
2. suit: zip to just above betline
3. chemical protective boots
4. respirator belt or vest, turn on battery
5. respirator hood
6. zip suit to neck with hood inner collar inside, adhesive over zipper, outer collar ovre shoulders
7. outer gloves, seal w/ tape

Question 5

Doffing Level C PPE

Answer 5

1. Pass through decont
2. stand in large plastic bag. remove outer gloves, drip into bag
3. remove respiratory apparatus (not hood) with assistance, unzip suit
4. step out of suit, step out of bag
5. remove hood, drop into bag
6. remove inner gloves
7. shower and change to clean clothes

Question 6

Respiratory Protection

Atmosphere Supplying Respirator

Answer 6

includes self-contained breathing apparatus: like scuba, but not underwater

Question 7

Air Purifying Respirator

Answer 7

Includes tigthly fitting mask w/ appropriate filter

Question 8

Four Level of PPE

Answer 8

Level A- High level of risk, unknown
Level B- liquid splash protection
Level C- standard, 10min transport, concentration is known
Level D- work uniform, less risk of infection