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.
Preparation of Equipment. Keep all droplet precaution supplies outside the patient's room in a cart or an anteroom. Implementation. 1  Put a droplet precautions sign at the patient's door to notify anyone entering the room of the situation. 2  4,5,6. 3  Perform hand hygiene.