Needlestick and Sharps Injuries - Canadian Centre for …
2024年11月8日 · The risk of infection after exposure to infected blood varies by bloodborne pathogen. It is estimated that the hepatitis B virus has a 6% to 30% chance of causing an …
needlestick injury if the person is not vaccinated. In comparison, the risk of HIV transmission is about 0.3% and the risk for hepatitis C is about 1.8%. These are estimates. Regardless of the …
CCOHS: Hepatitis B - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health …
2024年5月10日 · Healthcare workers who are repeatedly exposed to blood or blood products or those who are at risk of needlestick injury. Pathologists, laboratory personnel, or embalmers. …
Needlestick and Sharps Injuries - Canadian Centre for …
2024年5月10日 · Needlestick injuries are wounds caused by needles that accidentally puncture the skin. Needlestick injuries are a hazard for people who work with hypodermic syringes and …
CCOHS: Nurse (Registered)
2024年5月10日 · Illness as the result of a needlestick injury is also a concern. Chemical. In a hospital environment, nurses may encounter: various chemicals used for general janitorial …
First Aid - Administering Naloxone (naloxone hydrochloride)
Training in how to respond to a potentially violent person is also necessary. Be aware that naloxone can temporarily reverse the effects of the opioid. The person given naloxone may …
HIV/AIDS Precautions - Health Care - Canadian Centre for …
Report immediately suspect fluid exposure, or a needlestick or sharp injury to a designated person or health care professional. Please also see the OSH Answers document HIV/AIDS in …
Diseases, Disorders and Injuries - Canadian Centre for …
Needlestick and Sharps Injuries Osteoarthritis Pandemic Influenza (Flu) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Psittacosis Q Fever Rabies Raynaud's Phenomenon Sarcoidosis Severe …
First Aid - Using an Epinephrine Auto-injector - Canadian Centre …
2024年5月10日 · When using an injection method, be aware of the hazards and risks associated with needlestick injury and the transmission of infections. In most cases, the person will feel …
CCOHS: Health and Safety Report - Past Issues
2024年10月17日 · Accidental injection of blood-borne viruses is the major hazard of needlestick injuries, especially the viruses that cause AIDS (the HIV virus), hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. In …