Ebola | WHO updates personal protective equipment guidelines for Ebola response

by | Nov 4, 2014 | Emerging Infectious Disease Resources

Submitted on: November 1, 2014

Submitted by: Todd Stout, President, FirstWatch.net

World Health Organization has just issued new guidelines for health workers that specify protective equipment should be worn to protect the mouth, nose and eyes from contaminated droplets and fluids. According to the WHO the updated guidelines are based on a review of present care of Ebola patients.

WHO_EVD_Guidance_PPE_14.1_eng-1.pdf
WHO_EVD_Guidance_SpecPPE_14.1_eng.pdf