What type of isolation is utilized for patients who are at low immunity?

Reverse isolation is utilized for patients who are at low immunity, primarily to protect them from infections. In this context, patients who have weakened immune systems—such as those undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, or patients with certain chronic illnesses—are highly susceptible to infections that healthy individuals can typically withstand.

Reverse isolation focuses on creating a protective environment to minimize any exposure to pathogens. This can include measures like restricting visitors, using special air filtration systems, and ensuring that those who do interact with the patient have proper protective gear. The goal is to keep these vulnerable individuals safe from potentially harmful microorganisms.

In contrast, standard isolation and contact isolation are primarily designed to prevent the spread of infections from patients who are known to have diseases, rather than protecting the patients themselves from outside germs. Thus, while these other forms of isolation serve important functions in infection control, reverse isolation is specifically targeted toward safeguarding those with compromised immune systems.