PPE is essential for protecting healthcare workers and preventing the spread of infections. It includes:
- Gloves: To protect hands from contamination. - Gowns: To protect skin and clothing. - Masks and Respirators: To protect the respiratory system from airborne pathogens. - Eye Protection: To shield eyes from splashes or sprays of infectious material.
Proper donning (putting on) and doffing (taking off) of PPE is critical to prevent self-contamination.
