What is
isolation care?
Isolation care may be frightening to patients and families because
of the belief that the patient now has developed an untreatable or
terrible problem. Fortunately, this is not usually the case. The
most common reason for isolation care is the detection of germs
(bacteria or viruses) that are susceptible to a limited number of
antibiotics. The patient may be infected with the germ or be a
carrier of the germ. Either way, it is very important not to spread
the germ to other people. Isolation care was developed to limit the
chance of spreading these germs. When a patient is receiving
isolation care, anyone entering the patient's room is required to
wear a special gown, gloves, and occasionally a mask.
How long is isolation care used?
The duration of isolation care is dependent upon the infection or
germ. Some patients require only brief isolation care while others
require isolation for the duration of their hospitalization.
What is an isolation care cart?
This cart contains the supplies, such as gowns, gloves, etc.,
required for entry to the room of a patient in isolation care. It is
usually placed just outside the patient's room.
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Isolation Care 
