Donning & Removing

PPE

Kristal Liza C. Besario,RN,MAN

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 Objectives:
• At the end of discussion, the students will be
able to:
1. Discuss the importance of the use of PPE
2. Identify different types of PPE and its uses
3. Properly wear a PPE

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TYPES OF PPE?

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GLOVES

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 Reason of wearing GLOVES…
1. When handling a body substance
2. Reduce the risk of transmission of
microorganism to client
3. Reduce the risk of cross-contamination
from one client to another.

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 GOWN

• Gowns are worn when we perform certain

procedures

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 FACE MASK

 Reduce the risk for transmission of organisms

by droplet and airborne routes, and by splater
of body substance.
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 PROTECTIVE EYE WEAR

• Can be indicated with a specific situations…

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 STERILE TECHNIQUE
• An object is sterile when it is free of all
microorganisms.
• Being practiced in OR, L-DR and special
diagnostic areas.
• Employed for many procedures in general care
areas.

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 Principles & Practices
• All objects used in a sterile field must be sterile
• Sterile objects become unsterile when touched
by an unsterile person
• Sterile items that are out of vision or below the
waist level of the nurse are considered unsterile.
• Sterile objects can become unsterile by
prolonged exposure to airborne microorganisms

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 Principles & Practices
• Fluids flow in the direction of gravity
• Conscientiousness, alertness, and honesty are
essential qualities in maintaining surgical
asepsis

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STERILE FIELD

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 STERILE FIELD
• Is a microorganism-free area

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