Personal Protective Equipment (cont.)
Medical Author:
Jeffrey L Arnold, MD, FACEP
Medical Editor:
Suzanne White, MD
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Raymond J Roberge, MD, MPH, FAAEM, FACMT
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Personal protective equipment (PPE) refers to the respiratory equipment, garments, and barrier materials used to protect rescuers and medical personnel from exposure to biological, chemical, and radioactive hazards.
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