Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10018004 | Annals of Emergency Medicine | 2005 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Secondary contamination can cause adverse symptoms and injuries in ED personnel, further contaminate the ED, and potentially lead to costly ED closures and evacuations. To prevent secondary exposure, EDs can educate their staff about the potential for secondary contamination, implement a team approach for handling contaminated patients, establish decontamination protocols, ensure proper selection of and training in the use of personal protective equipment, and simulate drills for receiving contaminated patients.
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Authors
D. Kevin MSPH, Paula MD, MPH, Shannon MPH, Wendy E. PhD,