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1NeedlestickBlood or body fluid inoculated into another person via needle, scalpel, lancet other sharp
2Main needlestick risksHBV 1:3
HBC
HIV
3Likelihood of infection depends onDepth of injury
Size of sharp
Amount of fluid on sharp
How infectious patient is at time of injury
4Your colleague has just had a needle-stick What do you doEncourage bleeding at site
Wash with copious water and soap
Notify manager/senior immediately of incident
Report to doctor/nurse in charge
Seek immediate treatment e.g PEP post exposure prophylaxis (within 72 hrs, ideal within 1 hr)
53 behaviours which increase risk of needestickMultitasking
Rushing around (under pressure)
Carefree
6Define hand decontaminationThe use of hand rub or hand washing to reduce number f bacteria on hands
7When must hand decontamination be performed (5 key times)1. Immediately before direct patent contact
2. Immediately after direct patient contact
3. Immediately after exposure to body fluid
4. Immediately after contact with patients surroundings that could contaminate
5. Immediately after glove removal
8When should soap be used not alcoholWhen hands are visibly soiled
In clinical situations where alcohol resistant organisms may spread e.g. C.difficile
9Which areas of hand are often missedDorsum
Finger webs
Finger nails
Thenar eminence
107 steps of handwashing1. Palm to palm
2. Backs of hands
3. Interlace fingers
4. Interlock fingers
5. Finger tips to palm
6. Thumbs
7. Wrists
11Veins for venipuncture
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