Monday, 3 February 2020

Precautions of COVID19 in Dental clinic

*For the attention of all Dental Surgeons *

_Issued by the CDH wing of IDA KSB_

General precautions to be taken in the Dental Clinics when you come across patients with suspected 2019 - nCoV ( Corona virus) infection.

*Wash your hands with soap & water for atleast 20seconds. Use an alcohol - based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap & water are not available.*

*Avoid touching your eyes, nose & mouth with unwashed hands.*

*Avoid close contact with people with who are sick.*

*Use of Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) depending on the risk.*

*Use a particulate respirator mask such as a NIOSH - certified N95  mask.*

*Eye protection goggles are a
must*

Preferably use clean non-sterile long -sleeved gown & gloves while attending suspected /infected patients.

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