Management of sharps injury

Question 1

which infections are we worried about

Answer 1

blood born infections: HIV, Hep B and Hep C

Question 2

risk of transmission of HIV from a needle stick injury

Answer 2

1/300

Question 3

risk of transmission of Hep B from a needle stick injury

Answer 3

1/30

Question 4

risk of transmission of Hep C from a needle stick injury

Answer 4

1/3 (lower if recipient vaccinated)

Question 5

patient risk factors

Answer 5

• not wearing gloves

- rushing

Question 6

management of infections-n immediate measures

Answer 6

• Bleed and wash wound
• Collect blood from patient (with consent) and from health professional)
• Inform occupational health
• Check me students Hep B vaccination status
• Assess risk and need for immediate HIV PEP