Ebola PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) are the recommended outer apparel shield products recommended by the CDC to give adequate protection to people who may come in contact with Ebola. Exposure to Ebola viruses can occur in healthcare settings where hospital staff are not wearing appropriate protective equipment, such as face masks, gowns, and gloves. With the introduction of Ebola onto US soil, outbreaks of this or other viruses prompt healthcare facilities to consider preparation for such situations. DuPont has released an official document discussing Ebola specifically as well as which of their garments they officially recommend for people to wear who may come into contact with the Ebola virus. If Ebola is introduced into the human population, the virus would spread through direct contact with an infected individuals bodily fluids or via objects that have been contaminated with the virus prior. Check out our ebola PPE apparel including Tyvek coveralls.
Ebola PPE and Recommended Avoidance Measures
As per the CDC official website, when visiting areas that Ebola is present in:
- Wash hands frequently and disinfect your hands using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Have no contact with blood and body fluids, especially a person that is sick.
- Avoid touching items that may have come in contact with an infected person.
- Do not touch and avoid the body of someone who has died from the Ebola virus
- Do not touch bats and nonhuman primates or their blood and fluids.
- Avoid staying in or visiting hospitals in West Africa where Ebola patients are being treated. The U.S. Embassy or consulate is often able to provide advice on medical facilities.
- Seek medical care immediately if you develop fever (temperature of 100.4°F/ 38.0°C or higher) and any of the other following symptoms: headache, muscle pain, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain, or unexplained bruising or bleeding.
- Limit your contact with other people until and when you go to the doctor
- Do not travel anywhere else besides a healthcare facility.
DuPont Tyvek and Tychem Ebola PPE
If you will be working in West Africa or in any healthcare setting and need help choosing the proper Ebola PPE personal protective equipment, check out this DuPont issued Ebola PPE personal protective equipment brochure that shows appropriate Ebola PPE. Please give us a call for pricing on any of the Tyvek or Tychem Ebola suits, as well as face masks, gloves and any other type of protective gowning products you need. We stock all DuPont Tyvek ebola coveralls mentioned in their brochure as well as Tychem for “in-the-field” workers requiring the highest-level of protection from Ebola for long duration exposure.
Ebola PPE Gowning Poster From The CDC
Check out this CDC issued gowning poster for Ebola contact situations. Check out this CDC issued gowning poster for how-to-gown for possible Ebola contact situations. Cleanroom Connection specializes in supplying hospitals and healthcare organizations with disposable, high-quality, sterile apparel, cleaning supplies and pharmacy products. Special relationships with manufacturers offer wholesale pricing to the public and unbeatable personal customer service. Reach Cleanroom Connection toll free at 800-616-5319.
Ebola PPE Donning & Doffing Training Videos
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Here are some key Ebola preparedness documents for healthcare professionals and hospitals that we have complied with to help out our hospital customers :
