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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Michael Maddaleni, B.S.
Overview
If transmission of ebola occurs, steps need to be taken to prevent further infection as well as transmission to other people. It is important to be able to prevent subsequent transmission of ebola.
Prevention
Airborne transmission
- Place the patient in an isolation room that is not air-conditioned or where air is not circulated to the rest of the health facility. Make sure the room has a door that can be closed.
- Wear a HEPA or other biosafety mask when working with the patient and in the patient's room.
- Limit movement of the patient from the room to other areas. Place a surgical mask on the patient who must be moved.
Droplet transmission
- Place the patient in an isolation room.
- Wear a HEPA or other biosafety mask when working with the patient.
- Limit movement of the patient from the room to other areas. If patient must be moved, place a surgical mask on the patient.
Contact transmission
- Place the patient in an isolation room and limit access.
- Wear gloves during contact with patient and with infectious body fluids or contaminated items. Reinforce handwashing throughout the health facility.
- Wear two layers of protective clothing.
- Limit movement of the patient from the isolation room to other areas.
- Avoid sharing equipment between patients. Designate equipment for each patient, if supplies allow. If sharing equipment is unavoidable, clean and disinfect it before use with the next patient.