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    Importance 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)

Resources

  1. Guidelines on Airborne Infection Control in Healthcare and Other Settings
  2. Infection Prevention and Control of Epidemic- and Pandemic-Prone Acute Respiratory Infections in Health Care
  3. 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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