Tuberculosis

Course overview

Basic knowledge of disease transmission and the proper use of infection control procedures are needed when caring for a patient with tuberculosis. The important points for the direct care staff to remember are that tuberculosis is transmitted by the respiratory route, there is no risk if developing tuberculosis if proper infection control techniques correctly and consistently, and caring for a patient who has tuberculosis requires the practice of standard precautions, use of an N95 respirator correctly and consistently, and understanding and observing respiratory isolation techniques.