Guidelines for the Management of Occupational Exposures to HBV ...
Guidelines for the Management of Occupational Exposures to HBV ... Guidelines for the Management of Occupational Exposures to HBV ...
Elements of Postexposure Management • Wound management • Exposure reporting • Assessment of infection risk – type and severity of exposure – bloodborne infection status of source person • Appropriate treatment, follow-up, follow up, and counseling
Postexposure Management: Wound Care • Clean wounds with soap and water • Flush mucous membranes with water • No evidence of benefit for: – application of antiseptics or disinfectants – squeezing (“milking ( milking”) ) puncture sites • Avoid use of bleach and other agents
- Page 1 and 2: Guidelines for the Management of Oc
- Page 3: Postexposure Management • Clear p
- Page 7 and 8: Occupational HIV Exposures
- Page 9 and 10: Elements of Postexposure Management
- Page 11 and 12: Re-evaluation Re evaluation of HIV-
- Page 13 and 14: Postexposure Management: Follow-up
- Page 15 and 16: Sources of Additional Information
Postexposure <strong>Management</strong>:<br />
Wound Care<br />
• Clean wounds with soap and water<br />
• Flush mucous membranes with water<br />
• No evidence <strong>of</strong> benefit <strong>for</strong>:<br />
– application <strong>of</strong> antiseptics or disinfectants<br />
– squeezing (“milking ( milking”) ) puncture sites<br />
• Avoid use <strong>of</strong> bleach and o<strong>the</strong>r agents
Change language