Recommendations on Selection and Use of Personal Protective Equipment for First Responders Against Ebola Exposure Hazards

摘要

This checklist identifies basic types of PPE that first responder organizations (Emergency Medical Services (EMS)) should have on hand as part of their preparedness and response programs. The CDC recognizes EMS personnel as any first responder including but not limited to law enforcement, fire services, and hazardous material teams. In this checklist, CDC and ASPR acknowledge the InterAgency Board (IAB) as a source for additional information on nationally-recognized standards on appropriate PPE for protecting first responder (EMS) personnel from exposure to Ebola. The IAB recommends applying standard specifications, design attributes, test methods and performance criteria when selecting PPE for first responders who may encounter Ebola Virus exposure hazards.