Universal precautions for infection control

Universal precautions for infection control

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Contributor(s):
Philippines. STD/AIDS Unit.
Remedios AIDS Foundation.
Publication:
Manila, Philippines : Dept. of Health, STD/AIDS Unit : Remedios AIDS Foundation, [19--?]
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
HIV Infections -- prevention & control
Blood-Borne Pathogens
Hospitals -- standards
Universal Precautions
Genre(s):
Poster
Abstract:
White poster with black and white lettering. Six precautionary measures covering the following topics are listed: 1) the handling of blood and body substances; 2) washing of one's hands; 3) the use of gloves; 4) the handling of needles; 5) the disposal of syringes, needles, scalpel blades, etc.; 6) the wearing of laboratory gowns, gloves, goggles, and masks. At the bottom are the logos of the Philippines Department of Health, STD/AIDS Unit and the Remedios AIDS Foundation. The telephone numbers and hours of operation of Remedios AIDS Hotline and Women's AIDS Hotline are also listed.
Copyright:
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Extent:
1 photomechanical print (poster) : 44 x 59 cm.
Technique:
color
NLM Unique ID:
101454490 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
C01375
OCLC no.:
269431460
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101454490