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Surgical face mask in modern operating room
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South Bank University Course: Operating Department Nursing in Perspective (Level-3) Session: 2002-03 Student Name : Renuka Arora Student Number : 9856030 Assignment : Surgical face mask in modern operating room Tutor : Marie Culloty Submission Date : 24 June 2002 SURGICAL FACE MASK IN THE MORDERN OPERATING ROOM Introduction This essay will critically analyze the use of surgical face mask in the modern operating room. It will also provide an overview study on the effectiveness of the surgical masks and the author's experiences will also be highlighted. Norman (1995) states that surgical face masks are used as physical barriers to prevent nurses, patients and visitors from touching their own noses and mouths to reduce or prevent contact transmission of infection agents. Face masks could have two functions, firstly to protect the patient from the healthcare worker and secondly, to protect the healthcare worker from the patient (Norman 1995). The surgical face mask has...
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