History of PPE

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  • Latex surgical gloves introduced

    Latex surgical gloves introduced

  • PPE colour changes from white to green

  • Influenza pandemic mandatory face-masks

    Influenza pandemic mandatory face-masks

  • Face-mask updated

  • CDC's "Isolation Techniques for Use in Hospitals" published

  • Period: to

    Common use of gloves and cover gowns

  • ~93% hospitals using 1970 CDC guidelines

  • CDC's "Guideline for Isolation Precautions in Hospitals" published

  • "Universal Precautions" introduced

  • Period: to

    Common use of face-masks and eye-shields

  • OSHA rule on HCW exposure to bloodborne pathogens published

  • CDC's "Guideline for Isolation Precautions" published

  • Period: to

    Donning and doffing guidelines available