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Surface Barriers

Surface Barriers. When & Where to Use Barriers. In between patients Instead of disinfection between patients On all commonly touched areas during patient care “HIGH TOUCH AREAS” Areas that you anticipate occurrence of gross Contamination Surfaces that cannot be disinfected regularly

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Surface Barriers

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  1. Surface Barriers

  2. When & Where to Use Barriers • In between patients • Instead of disinfection between patients • On all commonly touched areas during patient care “HIGH TOUCH AREAS” • Areas that you anticipate occurrence of gross Contamination • Surfaces that cannot be disinfected regularly • Electrical switches and connectors

  3. Barrier Types Generic barriers “Cling Wrap” Preformed barriers Food wrap is not a medical device and not Cleared by the US FDA for clinical use in the USA

  4. Common Surfaces Barriered Light Handles Slow speed Handpiece & Hose Electrical Switches Air/Water Syringe & Hose Headrest and Hand rests High Volume Evacuator And Saliva Ejector Hoses

  5. Common Surfaces Barriered Bracket Table & Controls Hoses should be covered at least 6” below coupling

  6. Surface Barriers Preformed Barriers A bib can be used over a work surface to avoid contamination of the surface

  7. Surface Barriers A bib can be used over a work surface to avoid contamination of the surface

  8. Surface barriers Items to barrier between patients Good example Hose barriers should cover the handle of the device and run at least 6” below the coupling Bad example

  9. Surface barriers Items to barrier between patients

  10. Surface Barriers Yoke and cone

  11. Surface Barriers Controls

  12. Surface Barriers Controls Foot controls switches are a good alternative for barrier usage. Foot controls can be used in radiology, dental chair, to control I/O Video Camera, etc.

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