Let's have it.
>> Let's cut right there.
I need an explanation on this.
A mask for the flu, really?
Who's writing this stuff anyway?
>> Actually, masks are an important part of stopping the spread of germs that
are transmitted when coughing or sneezing.
We use droplet precautions, if you refer to this right here.
We use droplet precautions to prevent the spread of bad bugs like the flu.
These infections are passed from one person to another through close
respiratory or mucous membrane contact with respiratory secretions.
In other words you cough out or
sneeze out tiny drops of water and they contain the germs.
Now these droplets float around in the air, somebody breathes them in and
whamo, another infection.
Now it's preferred to have a single patient room and
we've got that covered here.
The biggest difference for Demetri is that he will need to wear a mask when he enters
the room, for any close contact with Mrs. Houston.
That will prevent him from breathing in those tiny contaminated droplets of water.
>> Right, okay, I'll buy it, and, action.
>> When you leave your room, you'll need to wear a mask like this one.
>> A mask?