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.
the standard universal precautions recommend the use of barrier devices to prevent the spread of infection when performing rescue breathing or cpr at workplace there are 2 types of barrier device pocket masks are firmer more rigid devices that fit over the victim s mouth and nose it is transparent so that any vomitus or secretion can be seen and clear away during rescue breathing