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Sharps Injuries Flashcards

1
Q

what is a significant exposure

A

when the source patient is known to be infected with a blood borne virus/later discovered with baseline blood testing

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how do you prevent a sharps injury?

A

hand hygiene, PPE, safe disposal of waste, minimal manipulation of sharps, safer sharps, instruments for suturing, blunt-tip suture needles

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what does AWARE stand for?

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Apply pressure 
Wash dont scrub
Assess injury
Risk of source blood
Establish contact
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