Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics 22nd Edition | Hand hygiene, PPE, transmission-based precautions (contact, droplet, airborne), isolation, environmental disinfection, healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), CLABSI, CAUTI, VAP, occupational health.
🌐 paeds.online — Pakistan's Pediatric Platform| Precaution Type | Indications (Examples) | PPE & Room Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Contact | MRSA, VRE, C. difficile, RSV, rotavirus, norovirus, scabies | Gown + gloves; private room or cohort; dedicated equipment |
| Droplet | Influenza, pertussis, meningococcus, rhinovirus, SARS-CoV-2 (initial) | Surgical mask + eye protection within 3-6 ft; private room |
| Airborne | Measles, varicella (chickenpox), disseminated zoster, tuberculosis | N95 respirator (or PAPR); Airborne Infection Isolation Room (AIIR), negative pressure |
| Protective (Neutropenic) | Stem cell transplant, severe neutropenia | Positive pressure, HEPA filtration; no live plants |