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Module 2 Safety precautions for AFB culture and DST of M. t uberculosis

Module 2 Safety precautions for AFB culture and DST of M. t uberculosis. Exercise 1. What’s wrong?. Answers. Surgical masks are not useful in a laboratory setting: they do not protect against aerosols! All persons in the laboratory should wear gowns or laboratory coats. What’s wrong?.

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Module 2 Safety precautions for AFB culture and DST of M. t uberculosis

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  1. Module 2Safety precautions for AFB culture and DST of M. tuberculosis Exercise 1

  2. What’s wrong?

  3. Answers • Surgical masks are not useful in a laboratory setting: they do not protect against aerosols! • All persons in the laboratory should wear gowns or laboratory coats.

  4. What’s wrong?

  5. Answer Wear gloves while processing specimens. Wear gowns with narrow cuffs

  6. What’s wrong?

  7. Answers • Do not use gloves for handling non-contaminated devices – or they will become contaminated! • Remove gloves after every interruption of activity.

  8. What’s wrong?

  9. Answers • If respirators are worn, the manufacturer’s instructions must be followed. • A respirator must fit the user’s face perfectly, without leakage. • Long-sleeved gowns or laboratory coats must be worn.

  10. What’s wrong?

  11. Answers • Two technicians are working in a small BSC at the same time. • One is wearing a surgical mask, one a respirator. • Long-sleeved gowns or laboratory coats must be worn.

  12. What should be done in case of a spill within the BSC?

  13. Answer • Cover the spill with paper towel and soak thoroughly with an adequate disinfectant, allowing 2 hours for contact. • Wipe the surrounding exposed surface and equipment with disinfectant .

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