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07-SEPTEMBER-2008 03:17:44 - Universal precautions Under Universal Precautions all patients are considered to be possible carriers of blood-borne pathogens. The guideline recommends wearing gloves when collecting or handling blood and body fluids contaminated with blood and wearing face shields when there is danger of blood splashing on mucous membranes and when disposing of all needles and sharp objects in puncture-resistant containers. Universal precautions should not be confused with standard precautions which goes beyond universal precautions. Universal precautions refers to the practice, in medicine, of avoiding contact with patients' bodily fluids, by means of the wearing of nonporous articles such as medical gloves, goggles, and face shields. Medical instruments, especially scalpels and hypodermic needles should be handled carefully and disposed of properly in a sharps container. Pathogens fall into two broad categories, bloodborne carried in the body fluids and airborne. Standard universal precautions cover both types. Universal precautions should be practiced in any environment where workers are exposed to bodily fluids, such as: Blood Semen Vaginal secretions Synovial fluid Amniotic fluid Cerebrospinal fluid Pleural fluid Peritoneal fluid Pericardial fluid Bodily fluids that do not require such precautions include: Feces Nasal secretions Urine Vomitus Perspiration Sputum Saliva In the dental setting, saliva is likely to be contaminated with blood, and should be handled properly. Discussion Universal precautions are the infection control techniques that were recommended following the AIDS outbreak in the 1980s. Essentially it means that every patient is treated as if they are infected and therefore precautions are taken to minimize risk. Essentially, universal precautions are good hygiene habits, such as hand washing and the use of gloves and other barriers, correct sharps handling, and aseptic techniques. Additional precautions are used in addition to universal precautions for patients who are known or suspected to have an infectious condition, and vary depending on the infection control needs of that patient. Additional precautions are not needed for blood-borne infections, unless there are complicating factors. Conditions indicating additional precautions: Prion diseases e.g., Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease Diseases with air-borne transmission e.g., tuberculosis Diseases with droplet transmission e.g., mumps, rubella, influenza, pertussis Transmission by direct or indirect contact with dried skin e.g., colonisation with MRSA or contaminated surfaces or any combination of the above. Universal precautions are recommended not only for doctors, nurses and patients, but for health care support workers. Some support workers, most notably laundry and housekeeping staff, may be required to come into contact with patients or bodily fluids. Protective clothing may include but is not limited to: Barrier gowns Gloves Eyewear goggles or glasses Face shields Hair nets Shoe coverings See also Body substance isolation Recommendations for Prevention of HIV Transmission in Health-Care Settings -- possible first use of the term universal precautions. VHFs v d e Health care Settings Assisted living · Clinic · Hospital · Nursing home Skills/Procedures Incident report · Isolation · Vital signs · Universal precautions Equipment Blood pressure cuff · Stethoscope · Thermometer Retrieved from http://en..org/wiki/Universal_precautions Categories: Healthcare | Medical hygiene Views Article Discussion this page History Personal tools Log in / create account Navigation Main page Contents Featured content Current events Random article Search Go Search Interaction Community portal Recent changes Contact Donate to Help Toolbox What links here Related changes Upload file Special pages Printable version Permanent link Cite this page Languages Bahasa Indonesia This page was last modified on 8 August 2008, at 13:52
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