The University of Nebraska - ebola information has developed a more comprehensive donning and doffing procedure than the preliminary CDC guidelines. So far none of their medical personnel has come down with any Ebola symptoms while treating an infected patient who survived.
Donning PPE for Ebola Patients - U of Nebraska
Nice additions- More comfortable respirators, Booties, Neck covering.
Removing jewelry- wearing washable shoes. Making sure to hydrate prior to entering.
Doffing PPE for Ebola Patients - U of Nebraska
Nice additions: Using multiple gloves for removing PPE. Supplying a disposable mat for standing.
Bleach wiping crock footwear. Shower after doing the work. Do vitals and hydrate.
Report on U of Nebraska Ebola treatment ward. - Lincoln Journal Star. August 6, 2014.
Donning PPE for Ebola Patients - U of Nebraska
Nice additions- More comfortable respirators, Booties, Neck covering.
Removing jewelry- wearing washable shoes. Making sure to hydrate prior to entering.
Doffing PPE for Ebola Patients - U of Nebraska
Nice additions: Using multiple gloves for removing PPE. Supplying a disposable mat for standing.
Bleach wiping crock footwear. Shower after doing the work. Do vitals and hydrate.
Report on U of Nebraska Ebola treatment ward. - Lincoln Journal Star. August 6, 2014.
Emory University Video - Donning and Doffing
The Emory University procedure is different than the U of Nebraska protocol. Doffing occurs in the patient room. There is a buddy system to help with removal of the outer apron. The decontamination and doffing procedure for the assistant is not shown.
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