NurseReview.Org - Precautions

Transmission-Based Precautions provide a framework for infection control by categorizing pathogens based on typical routes of transmission - airborne, droplet, or contact. Airborne Precautions are recommended for diseases like tuberculosis, measles, and chicken pox that can spread through small particles suspended in the air. They involve placing patients in private, negatively pressurized rooms and using respirators or masks to prevent inhalation of infectious particles. The guidelines aim to minimize the risk of infection for patients, staff, and visitors in healthcare settings.