What is enteric isolation precautions?

Enteric precautions are taken to prevent infections that are transmitted primarily by direct or indirect contact with fecal material. They’re indicated for patients with known or suspected infectious diarrhea or gastroenteritis.

What is a contact precaution?

Contact precautions are used when a person has a type of bacteria or virus on the skin or in a sore, or elsewhere in the body, such as the intestine, that can be transmitted to someone else if that person touches the infected individual or contaminated surfaces or equipment near the infected individual.

What are some droplet precautions that can be taken?

If on Droplet Precautions, the patient should wear a surgical- type face mask and follow cough etiquette when outside of their room. For patients in airborne infection isolation, the patient should also wear a surgical face mask and follow cough etiquette.

What qualifies for airborne precautions?

Diseases requiring airborne precautions include, but are not limited to: Measles, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Varicella (chickenpox), and Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Airborne precautions apply to patients known or suspected to be infected with microorganisms transmitted by airborne droplet nuclei.

What is the difference between contact and enteric precautions?

Some germs are easily spread to other patients by direct or indirect touch. Enteric precautions are a way of preventing this spread. Direct contact means physical contact between people, often the hands. Indirect contact means contact with a contaminated object, such as toys, clothing, or surfaces.

What is a enteric?

Definition of enteric 1 : of, relating to, or affecting the intestines broadly : alimentary. 2 : being or having a coating designed to pass through the stomach unaltered and disintegrate in the intestines enteric aspirin.

What PPE is required for contact precautions?

Use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately, including gloves and gown. Wear a gown and gloves for all interactions that may involve contact with the patient or the patient’s environment. Donning PPE upon room entry and properly discarding before exiting the patient room is done to contain pathogens.

What are enteric symptoms?

Common symptoms of enteric diseases include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fever, chills, and a loss of appetite and can appear 30 minutes to 10 days after exposure. Because many individuals mistake the symptoms of enteric illness, it is difficult to get an accurate number of cases of enteric illness.