Face shield

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Face shield

Face shield refers to a variety of devices used to protect a medical professional during a procedure that might expose the worker to blood or other potentially infectious fluid. An example is the use of a CPR mask while performing Rescue breathing or CPR

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is an emergency medical procedure for a victim of cardiac arrest or, in some circumstances, respiratory arrest. CPR is performed in hospitals, or in the community by layman or by emergency response professionals....
. Another example is the use of Personal Protective Equipment

Infection control

Infection control and health care epidemiologyis the discipline concerned with preventing the spread of infections within the health-care setting....
to guard the face against splashing, spraying or splattering of blood or other potentially infectious materials.

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