Precautions To Take When
Visiting ICUs
•Leave all personal belongings, not relevant to the
visit, in the office.
•Take a N95 or FFP-1grade mask from the office.
•Before entering the unit, put on the mask as per instructions, and check for leakage.
•After entering the unit, ask for a pair of surgical
gloves before handling
equipment.
•Do not place belongings, tools etc on the floor or on exposed surfaces. Request a paper towel from the staff to spread on the surface.
•If you need to bring equipment/parts back to the office,
have them sterilized
according to hospital procedure by a
member of the ICU staff.