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.
When using compressed gases, wear. appropriate protective equipment, such. as safety goggles or face shield, rubber. gloves, and safety shoes. Well-. ventilated barricades should be used in. extremely hazardous operations, such. as in the handling of fluorine. Gas masks should be kept available for immediate use when working with toxic gases. These masks should be placed in convenient locations in areas not likely to become contaminated, and should be approved by the U.S. Bureau of Mines for the service intended. Those involved in the handling of compressed gases should become