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Standard Precautions and Cross Infection Risks

To protect yourself and any person you may provide first aid assistance to remember to follow these simple steps to reduce the risk of cross infection:
  • Wash and dry your hands before and after contact with the casualty
  • Use protective barriers when necessary, which may include gloves, gowns, mask
  • Use aprons, masks, eye shields or goggles
  • Use protective barriers when performing resuscitation
  • Use appropriate handling and disposal techniques for contaminated waste products.
     
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