Our hospital system mandated if you are w/ in 6 feet of patients non-COVID or COVID face mask must be worn.I had last week off when they started the new mandate. Talked to a few nurses that prefer not wearing face mask.(steaks up and such)Curious how many hospitals are following CDC’s recommendations of googles. And is there a certain pair of goggles that work best. I would get claustrophobic and difficulty wearing a mask. But do it. I am looking forward to wearing the most suitable Google. I know when I wear just my regular glasses and a surgical mask steams up thus I have to wear contacts. Thanks so kindly for your input. More Like This CDC Decides to Stop Tracking Community Transmission of COVID-19 by Praveen, MSN, RN Canadian Nursing Shortage: Why Canadian Nurses are Leaving Permanent Staff Positions by LOMalleyCommunications Ethical Arguments Against Mandatory Vaccination by ldhrn73 My Inspiration to Become a Nurse by PrudenceNurse The Need for Human Touch and Connection by Dr Georgianna Donadio, PhD
allnurses Guide Nurse SMS, MSN, RN 2 Articles; 6,840 Posts Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development. Has 12 years experience. Aug 10, 2020 We all have to wear face shields. We can substitute in pre-approved goggles, which must seal to the face. Steaming up remains a problem and its annoying.Wearing both mask and face shield/goggles triggers my claustrophobia something fierce and I have to work hard to keep my mind calm.It is what it is. I tell myself it is non-negotiable and that helps me move past the initial panic reaction I get.
askater112 44 Posts Aug 10, 2020 Nurse SMS you are only second person who has said the same thing about claustrophobia. I thought I was alone. I am seeing my Dr this Friday for an inhaler. My question to you. Is adding the goggles to the mask. Do you feel a lot more claustrophobic adding the googles to mask?I ordered googles was n Amazon as 2 of my colleagues suggested. Not so much for claustrophobia but to see.
Wuzzie 5,039 Posts Aug 10, 2020 Yep, mask and face-shield or goggles. We also have a mask/shield combo which is more comfortable for the folks with claustrophobia. Our manager, out of her own pocket, bought us slim-fit goggles which aren't any worse than a pair of glasses unless you wear glasses, like me, and they don't fit over them well. It's not really a big deal. At least we don't have to gown up with everyone. I'm just going with it. I find the more I ruminate over it the more uncomfortable I get.
allnurses Guide Nurse SMS, MSN, RN 2 Articles; 6,840 Posts Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development. Has 12 years experience. Aug 10, 2020 4 hours ago, askater112 said:Nurse SMS you are only second person who has said the same thing about claustrophobia. I thought I was alone. I am seeing my Dr this Friday for an inhaler. My question to you. Is adding the goggles to the mask. Do you feel a lot more claustrophobic adding the googles to mask?I ordered googles was n Amazon as 2 of my colleagues suggested. Not so much for claustrophobia but to see. I do a lot better with goggles, but a shield makes me more claustrophobic. That's my own peculiarity so hopefully you find what works for you! For me, its the "covering my face" part that I struggle with.
