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¢ A private room is preferred for any patient requiring droplet precautions. â¢ If cohorting is necessary, the following options are acceptable: o Patients being ruled out for respiratory virus infection and not positive for another organism that requires isolation can be cohorted.