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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]CDC contact isolatation precautions allow for a non-waterproof gown that doesn't fully cover and protect the healthcare worker. Nurses can be exposed even when wearing what is required because it is not a full hazmat suit. She wasn't properly protected![/quote]

ITA. CDC's "meticulous" "protocol" WRT protective suiting doesn't even cover the ears, sides of face, or hair. I've had vomit in my hair before and not discovered it until the next day (don't ask). She could have touched her hair and later touched her face. Lots of possible exposure routes when your whole body is not covered. [/quote]

Thank you for explaining this because I've been wondering exactly what the protective gear they are using is. It sounds like standard hospital gear for more common infections, and is probably inadequate for someone like this. I'm surprised they are having health care workers treating something as lethal as Ebola with parts of their body exposed. [/quote]

YW. The PPE gear used by MSF in West Africa covers the body entire. You can see that in photos as well as the excellent Frontline video posted upthread. However, CDC's PPE protocol appears to leave the hair, ears, and sides of face open: http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/pdf/ppe-poster.pdf

I'm not sure which PPE method was used at Dallas Presbyterian. But if I were in healthcare, I'd be very concerned about the exposed facial areas as shown on CDC poster. Also notice in the young nurse's released photos that she has long hair. It was likely tied back, but some liquid virus could have splattered unnoticed on her hair or temples and then infected her later. It only takes one to nine Ebola virons to infect a new host.

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