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What should you do if you have an accident with sharp and you are exposed to blood and body fluids?
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∙ 12y ago
Individuals working in healthcare may be placed at-risk for HIV infection during occupational exposure. It is important to report incidents immediately when they occur and seek proper medical care.
Coming in contact with another person's blood is a risk for a variety of bloodborne illnesses. There are preventative measures that can be taken that help reduce a person's risk of infection in some cases.
Report the incident ASAP and discuss your options with your supervisor.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 8y ago- Immediately rinse off the fluids with water.
- When the person you are treating gets picked up by an ambulance or you get them to a healthcare facility, inform the staff that you were exposed to their body fluids while providing first aid and that you want them tested for Infectious Diseases under the federal Ryan White CARE Act.
- As soon as possible, scrub the contaminated area with soap and hot running water for at least a minute. If the exposed area has broken skin or is a mucous membrane, scrub for at least 2 minutes. If your eyes, mouth, or nose are splashed, flush for 5-10 minutes with running water.
- If available, follow hand washing with a sanitizing solution (like rubbing alcohol) - only do this for unbroken skin.
- Follow up with your healthcare provider.
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