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Respiratory Hygiene
Learning ObjectivesImportance of Infection Control for Respiratory Infections
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Respiratory hygiene is vital to prevent the spread of TB via aerosols and person-to-person transmission.
Respiratory hygiene includes:
- Covering the nose/mouth with a tissue when coughing/sneezing and appropriate disposal of used tissues
- If tissues are not available, cough or sneeze into the inner elbow (upper sleeve) rather than into the hand
- Keeping contaminated hands away from the mucous membranes of the eyes and nose.
- Carrying out hand hygiene after contact with respiratory secretions and contaminated objects/materials
- Using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during aerosol generating procedures
- Use PPE including gloves, long-sleeved gowns, eye protection (goggles or face shields), and facial mask (or respirators) during aerosol-generating procedures
Figure: Respiratory hygiene (Ministry of Ayush, https://twitter.com/moayush/status/1243852404640153601)
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- Guidelines on Airborne Infection Control in Healthcare and Other Settings
- Infection Prevention and Control of Epidemic- and Pandemic-Prone Acute Respiratory Infections in Health Care
- Ministry of Ayush, https://twitter.com/moayush/status/1243852404640153601
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Question | Answer 1 | Answer 2 | Answer 3 | Answer 4 | Correct answer | Correct explanation | Page id | Part of Pre-test | Part of Post-test |
Which of the following are critical elements in respiratory hygiene? | Covering the nose/ mouth with a tissue when coughing/ sneezing | Throwing tissues used to wipe nasal secretions on the road | Using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during aerosol-generating procedures | None of the above | Options 1 and 3 | Covering the nose/ mouth with a tissue when coughing/ sneezing and appropriate disposal of used tissues, as well as appropriate PPE usage during aerosol-generating procedures, are important elements of respiratory hygiene. | Yes | Yes |
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