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Cover and Title Page |
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Acknowledgements |
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Table of Contents |
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Figure List |
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Introduction
Provides an overview on viral haemorrhagic fevers; lists the contents,
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Section 1: Use Standard Precautions with All Patients
Describes how to establish routine precautions for infection control.
The section emphasizes the importance of using Standard Precautions
consistently, especially handwashing before and after examining patients
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Section 2: Identify Suspected Cases of VHF
Lists common signs and symptoms of VHF and the immediate precautions
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Section 3: Isolate the Patient
Lists recommended supplies and describes how to set up an isolation
area. It includes checklists that can be used in an emergency situation
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Section 4: Wear Protective Clothing
Describes the protective clothing that should be worn when VHF is
present in the health facility. It also provides information about
selecting appropriate items when recommended clothing is not available. |
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Section 5: Disinfect Reusable Supplies and Equipment
Describes the use of VHF Isolation Precautions during patient care
and when disinfecting and cleaning contaminated surfaces, supplies
and equipment. This section also presents recommended first aid for
accidental exposures. |
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Section 6: Dispose of Waste Safely
Describes step-by-step procedures for disposing of VHF-contaminated
waste. It also lists detailed instructions for building an incinerator
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Section 7: Use Safe Burial Practices
Describes how to prepare bodies of deceased VHF patients safely for
burial and how to prevent disease transmission through contact with
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Section 8: Mobilize Community Resources and Conduct Community Education
Provides guidance for involving the community in disease prevention
and control activities when VHF is suspected. It also describes how
to choose a VHF Coordinator. |
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Section 9: Make Advance Preparations to Use VHF Isolation Precautions
Lists steps for preparing in advance to use VHF Isolation Precautions.
If advance preparations have been carried out, and a VHF is suspected,
the supplies are ready and health facility staff are trained in recommended
practices. When advance preparations are not possible, VHF Isolation
Precautions must be implemented in an emergency situation. |
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Annex 1: Standard Precautions for Hospital Infection Control |
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Annex 2: Specific Features of VHFs |
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Annex 3: Planning and Setting up the Isolation Area |
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Annex 4: Adapting VHF Isolation Precautions for a Large Number of Patients |
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Annex 5: Making Protective Clothing |
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Annex 6: Requirements for Purchasing Protective Clothing |
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Annex 7: Disinfecting Water for Drinking, Cooking and Cleaning |
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Annex 8: Preparing Disinfectant Solutions by Using Other Chlorine Products |
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Annex 9: Making Supplies: Sharps Container, Incinerator, and Boot Remover |
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Annex 10: Sample Job-aids and Posters for Use in the Health Facility |
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Annex 11: Laboratory Testing for VHFs |
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Annex 12: Skin Biopsy on Fatal Cases for Diagnosis of Ebola |
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Annex 13: Community Education Materials |
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Annex 14: Conducting In-service Training for VHF isolation Precautions |
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Annex 15: Local resources for community mobilization and education |
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Annex 16: International and Regional Contacts |
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References |
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Index |
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