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醫療工作服之管理 衛生署 疾病管制局 中區傳染病防治醫療網 王任賢 指揮官 Types of PPE Used in Healthcare Settings Gloves – protect hands Gowns/aprons – protect skin and/or clothing Masks and respirators– protect mouth/nose Respirators – protect respiratory tract from airborne infectious agents Goggles – protect eyes Face shields – protect face, mouth, nose, and eyes PPE Use in Healthcare Settings Gowns or Aprons Purpose of use Material – Natural or man-made Reusable or disposable Resistance to fluid penetration Clean or sterile PPE Use in Healthcare Settings Purpose of use Surgical gowns, surgical drapes and clean air suits are used: to protect patients and hospital staff from wound infections. to protect nurses, surgeons and the surgical team from liquid contaminations. to diminish the risk to the operating staff from blood-borne infective agents carried in blood or body fluids. Gowns Gowns should be worn for direct patient contact Intended for one patient contact If necessary, may be reused during one shift Designate one or more gowns for each patient per day Discard immediately if visibly contaminated Hang gown with outside facing in when not in use Discard at end of shift Situations that require wearing a gown Emergency department trauma cases Central Services decontamination area Any time blood or body fluid contamination to your clothes or skin is likely • Disposable lab coats are another type of PPE used in the lab when light spattering of blood or body fluids might contaminate clothing. • Dispose gowns after use in general waste container, NOT in medical waste biohazard container. Materials Factors Influencing PPE Selection Type of exposure anticipated Splash/spray versus t