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Question by  Rani60 (351)

What are universal precautions?

In the medical field when they say universal precautions what are they referring to?

 
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Answer by  Nancy (578)

In all situations where there is a risk of body fluids coming in contact with a person, the person who is handling this person should wear protective gloves and the possibility of a protective sheild for the face if there is any chance that fluids may seep into the eyes or open wound.

 
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Answer by  jamieellison (1637)

They are referring to the set of infection control practices that are used on every patient regardless of their infectious status (HIV positive, respiratory disease, etc. ) This set of precautions include using barriers when their is likely contact with bodily secretions or blood.

 
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