In 1903, Ellen Dempsy (Ellen Dempsy) of Albany, New York received the first patent for eye protection device, the sanitary mask. It was primarily invented for "automobile operators," but it also aims to protect people from breathing airborne bacteria. Today, as medical insurance providers are exposed to new diseases, the need for eye protection devices is even more obvious. There is an increased risk of exposure to blood and other blood-borne viruses such as HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C that are infected through mucous membranes. Medical insurance providers may be exposed to patients to transfer infectious body fluids. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “The source of infection can enter the eyes directly (for example, blood splashing, coughing, or respiratory droplets produced during aspiration) or through contact with the eyes with contaminated fingers or other objects.”

It is possible at any time. When this happens, medical insurance providers must use appropriate eye protection devices to protect themselves. Even with this high risk, eye protection device is often overlooked, especially by nurses. According to a study in the American Journal of Infection Control, nurses cited two reasons for not wearing eye protection devices (including overall face protection equipment): it hinders their vision, they have worn glasses, and they don’t Think they need medical face shields and other equipment to protect their eyes. According to OSHA, not using safety prescription goggles is one of the main causes of eye injuries and the spread of infectious materials.

When should medical insurance providers wear eye protection device?

It should be noted that the eye protection device of medical staff is not limited to safety prescription goggles, but also includes medical face shields and respirators. Although they have special uses, they can also provide effective eye protection device through their design and should be used when necessary. It is recommended to use eye protection device in combination in a healthcare environment. Safety prescription goggles protect the eyes, eye sockets and the facial area immediately around the eyes. Safety prescription goggles with indirect ventilation or non-ventilation protect against splashes, sprays, and respiratory droplets. Anti-fog goggles provide the most practical and reliable use. Goggles with indirect airflow can also reduce fogging. Some newer goggles also provide better peripheral vision. Even on safety prescription goggles with minimal clearance, safety prescription goggles must be worn tightly. Safety prescription goggles cannot prevent splashing and spraying to the entire face, so they have limited application in rinsing wounds, aspirating secretions, and surgery where blood may be sprayed. A face mask is the first choice.

Medical face shield

It is a common substitute for safety prescription goggles and has many advantages over other forms of eye protection device. In workplaces exposed to chemicals and certain industrial settings, healthcare providers should use medical face shields with (rather than replacing) goggles. The medical face shield should wrap around the face up to the ears to reduce the possibility of splashes reaching the eyes from the edges. It should also protect the crown and jaw. Some medical insurance providers that should use a medical face mask are when inhaling oral secretions, when dealing with emergencies of bleeding, and when washing the wound.

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