| Autor: |
N Lakshmi Priya, K Usha Krishnan, G Jayalakshmi, S Vasanthi |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2015 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology, Vol 58, Iss 1, Pp 66-68 (2015) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
0377-4929 |
| DOI: |
10.4103/0377-4929.151191 |
| Popis: |
Occupational exposure poses a significant risk of transmission of blood-borne pathogens to healthcare workers (HCWs). Adherence to standard precautions, awareness about post exposure prophylaxis is poor in developing countries. This retrospective study analyzes the self-reported cases of occupational exposure in a tertiary care hospital. During the study period, 105 HCWs sustained occupational exposure to blood and body fluids. Majority of the victims 36 (34.2%) were interns and the clinical practice that led to the occupational exposure was withdrawal of blood (45.7%). Good infection control practices and emphasis on appropriate disposal are needed to increase the occupational safety for HCWs. |
| Databáze: |
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