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.
Disposable dishes and utensils are not required. Infection Prevention and Control Contact and Droplet Precautions 1 Patients are all persons who receive or have requested health care or services. The terms âclientâ or âresidentâ may also be used, subject to the health care setting.