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OSHA's CPL 02-02-069 - CPL 2-2.69 - Enforcement Procedures for the Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens(http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=DIRECTIVES&p_id=2570) identifies hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV) and HIV as the most frequent transmissible diseases from a contaminated needlestick. The document also references other disease as applicable to the standard: human T-lymphotrophic virus Type 1; and pathogens causing malaria, syphilis, babesiosis, brucellosis, leptospirosis, arboviral infections, relapsing fever, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, and viral hemorrhagic fever. Prevention of and regulations for contaminated needlesticks are routinely covered in the OSHA Healthcare Advisor at www.oshahealthcareadvisor.com.
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What is the term when you accidentally puncture yourself with a syringe in a hospital?
It's normally called a needle stick, or an occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens.
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 can you do when you stick a needle?
If you mean - that you've accidentally pricked yourself with a used needle... seek medical advice immediately !.. 'Dirty' needles can carry diseases such as hepatitis - or (worse) HIV or AIDS. You should get yourself tested ASAP !
Can you get multiple sclerosis from a needle stick?
no
Can you get hpv from a needle stick?
Yes, there is some risk if the needle is contaminated with Hepatitis B.
Who said Stick a needle in your eye?
The phrase "stick a needle in your eye" is often used humorously to emphasize something unpleasant or painful. It is not attributed to a specific individual.
Tattoo needle stick out of the gun?
The tattoo needle should stick out of the gun (tube tip) about 1 to 2 millimeters when at rest, and slightly more when the machine is running due to vibration.
How long do you bleed a needle stick injury for?
one minute
How would you magnatize a needle?
Stick it to a magnet for a few minutes.
Are dogs executed by gas chamber?
No, they stick a needle in there a**, which kills them painlessly.
Can you re sheath a needle?
No, it is not recommended to re-sheath a needle as it can increase the risk of needle stick injuries. It is best to dispose of used needles in a proper sharps container to ensure safety.
Do crickets lay eggs or have live birth?
usely if a cricket is prego they have a dark needle at there butt and they stick that needle down in dirt and lay them
