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Airborne Precautions

by Cathy Parkes August 23, 2021 Updated: December 29, 2021

Airborne precautions require the patient to have a NEGATIVE airflow room. Caregivers and visitors need to wear N95 masks when going in the room.

Airborne precautions require the patient to have a NEGATIVE airflow room. Caregivers and visitors need to wear N95 masks when going in the room.

Diseases/disorders that require airborne precautions: Measles, varicella (chickenpox), TB, COVID

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