Occupational Flashcards
________________ pose the highest risk of transmission for bloodborne disease.
Percutaneous exposures
___________________ account for most percutaneous injuries.
Needle sticks and lacerations by sharp objects
Postexposure Prophylaxis for Percutaneous and Mucous Membrane Exposure to Hepatitis B Virus
Vaccination and Antibody Response Status of Exposed Workers
Unvaccinated/nonimmune
Source Is HBsAg Positive
HBIG* × 1 and initiate HB vaccine series
Dose is 0.06 mL/kg IM.
Postexposure Prophylaxis for Percutaneous and Mucous Membrane Exposure to Hepatitis B Virus
Vaccination and Antibody Response Status of Exposed Workers
Unvaccinated/nonimmune
Source Is HBsAg Negative
Initiate HB vaccine series
Postexposure Prophylaxis for Percutaneous and Mucous Membrane Exposure to Hepatitis B Virus
Vaccination and Antibody Response Status of Exposed Workers
Unvaccinated/nonimmune
Source Is Unknown or Not Available for Testing
Initiate HB vaccine series
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Regimens
Truvada® (tenofovir DF 300 milligrams + emtricitabine 200 milligrams once daily)
PLUS
raltegravir (400 milligrams twice daily) or dolutegravir (50 milligrams once daily)
Duration: 28 days
Situations for Which Expert Consultation for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Is Recommended
Airborne-Spread Infectious Diseases
• Rubeola (measles)
• Varicella (including disseminated zoster)
• Tuberculosis