Medical Subject Headings (MeSH): Protective Devices

Protective devices in healthcare refer to equipment and gear used to protect healthcare workers and patients from potential harm, such as infection, injury, or exposure to hazardous substances. Examples include:

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): such as gloves, masks, gowns, eye protection, and face shields.

Isolation gowns: to protect healthcare workers and patients from infectious diseases.

Respirators: used to filter out airborne particles and protect against respiratory infections.

Needle sticks: to prevent injury from accidental needle sticks and exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

Barrier products: such as gowns, drapes, and equipment covers, to prevent contamination during procedures.

The use of protective devices in healthcare is an important aspect of patient and worker safety, and is mandated by laws, regulations, and standards.

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