In addition, obesity may cause significant restrictive lung physiology and lead to obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS). Restrictive lung disease is associated with nocturnal pathophysiology, including sleep disturbances and breathing and oxygenation impairments during sleep.
Droplet precautions are in addition to Standard Precautions. PLUS. Masks and Respirators. Wear a facemask, such as a procedure or surgical mask, for close contact (within 3 feet of the patient) with the patient; the facemask should be donned upon entering the exam room.
â¢ Masks o Properly fitted masks must be used when there is a risk of exposure to an uncontained amount of cytotoxic agent or when there is risk of aerosolization of cytotoxic drugs (N95 masks meeting NIOSH respiratory protection standards).