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Some germs are easily spread in the air to other patients. Airborne precautions are a way of preventing this spread.
Your child is in airborne precautions because of the type of illness he or she has, or may have. The precautions are to decrease the chance others will catch the germs.
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Your child will be in a special isolation room called an "airborne infection isolation" or "negative air flow" room. The door will be closed at all times. Your child must stay in the room, and can only come out for certain tests, with special precautions in place.
A sign on the door to your child's room lets staff know that your child is in airborne precautions.
If you have questions about the special safeguards, please ask the nurse.
Your child will not be allowed to go to the playroom due to the high risk of spreading germs. Toys will be brought into your child's room. All items, including equipment, toys, and games, must stay in your child's room until they are cleaned by hospital workers.
This sheet is not specific to your child, but provides general information. If you have any questions, please ask your child's doctor or nurse.
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Patient/Family Education
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Last reviewed 8/2015 ©Copyright
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