For airborne precautions, which is the correct doffing order of PPE to minimize self-contamination?

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For airborne precautions, which is the correct doffing order of PPE to minimize self-contamination?

Doff PPE in a sequence that moves from most contaminated toward least, ending with hand hygiene. Gloves are removed first because they are the most likely to be contaminated, and taking them off first helps prevent transferring contamination to other surfaces. Next, remove eye protection to protect mucous membranes and because handling the face with contaminated items is a high-risk moment. Removing the gown after the eye protection keeps the contaminated outer layer from brushing against clean skin or clothing during the rest of the removal. Then take off the mask or respirator to prevent inhaling any remaining pathogens and to avoid touching the face with contaminated surfaces. Finish with hand hygiene to remove any residual pathogens and reduce the chance of transmission.

Doff PPE in a sequence that moves from most contaminated toward least, ending with hand hygiene. Gloves are removed first because they are the most likely to be contaminated, and taking them off first helps prevent transferring contamination to other surfaces. Next, remove eye protection to protect mucous membranes and because handling the face with contaminated items is a high-risk moment. Removing the gown after the eye protection keeps the contaminated outer layer from brushing against clean skin or clothing during the rest of the removal. Then take off the mask or respirator to prevent inhaling any remaining pathogens and to avoid touching the face with contaminated surfaces. Finish with hand hygiene to remove any residual pathogens and reduce the chance of transmission.

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