barrier precautions

barrier precautions

A general term referring to any method or device used to reduce contact with potentially infectious body fluids, including facial masks, double gloving and fluid-resistant gowns.

barrier precautions

Infection control A general term referring to any method or device used to ↓ contact with potentially infectious body fluids, including facial masks, doubled gloves and fluid-resistant gowns. See Isolation, Reverse isolation, Universal precautions.