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If someone had a prior needle stick injury should they mention it to their new employer?
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∙ 14y ago
In the U.S., at least, a needlestick exposure is part of your medical record and therefore confidential with regard to your employment history. I don't think your employer could legally require you to divulge such information. There are lots of question like this answered on OSHA Healthcare Advisor at www.oshahealthcare.advisor.com.
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Needle stick injury?
I assume you mean "What is a needle stick injury?" Accidentily pricking yourself with a contaminated needle after you have used it on a patient
What are the dangers of not following needle protocol?
The basic danger of needlestick injuries, not to mention the injury itself, which can lead to infection, is blood-borne disease. The patient on whom the needle was used to to carrying antibodies to various diseases such as hepatitis or HIV.
How long do you bleed a needle stick injury for?
one minute
What are some treatment options for a needlestick injury?
If you have a needlestick injury you should first wash the effected area with soap and water thoroughly. If the needle has come in contact with someone and their HIV status is unknown, then a post exposure prophylaxis should be obtained.
If an employee gets stuck with a dirty needle does the employer have to report it to OSHA?
No, but the employer has to take actions specified in the plans that have been developed to comply with OSHA requirements.
What if cat swallowed small sewing needle forty hours ago?
Get your cat to a vet immediately! The needle can perforate the stomach or intestines and cause internal injury and bleeding.
What can be the cause of nerve damage associated with phlebotomy?
If you are the recipient of a blood draw, there are nerves and others structures around the areas of the veins. It is possible for someone to insert a needle into these areas and do damage which may result in permanent injury.
Can a Nerf Dart Needle kill someone?
actually it can like piercing the heart with an ordinary needle nerf dart or put poison on the needle nerf dart
Where is the needle in the haystack?
Usually, there is a haystack, and someone throws a needle in the haystack. The game is to try to be the first to find the needle. The needle may be anywhere in the stack and may be right on the surface of the stack, or in the very middle of the stack.
If you share a needle to get a tattoo with a person that doesnt have HIV can you still get it?
No. The only way you can get HIV is if you used a needle by someone who has the virus.
Can you use the needle twice after piercing your lip?
Yes if you still need the needle to pierce yourself it is cool but not someone else because it is you needle now that it went through your lip.
Can you have a lung needle biopsy with emphysemea?
No. A lung needle biopsy is used to pull a sample of tissue from the lungs for testing. A lung needle biopsy should NOT be done with someone who has Emphysema.
