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.
1 In addition to wearing a mask as outlined under Standard Precautions, wear a mask when working within 3 ft of the patient. ( 2 Logistically, some hospitals may want to implement the wearing of a mask to enter the room.) (Category IB).