Bloodborne pathogen exposure in the OR–what research has taught us and where we need to go.
AORN J. 2006 Apr;83(4):834-8, 841-6; quiz 849-52.
Bloodborne pathogen exposure in the OR–what research has taught us and where we need to go.
‘Taylor DL 3rd.
US Army OR Specialist Course, Ft Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX, USA.’
Contracting a disease from bloodborne pathogens has been identified as an occupational hazard for perioperative personnel for more than two decades. Perioperative staff members are particularly vulnerable to percutaneous exposure. Despite known hazards, research has shown that perioperative staff members continue to take risks by not consistently complying with standard precautions and not reporting all percutaneous injuries. Health care workers (HCWs) and their employers need to work together to ensure that workplaces are safe. This article discusses mechanisms of bloodborne pathogen transmission, compliance with standard guidelines, and the social and economic costs of contracting a bloodborne illness. Steps to ensure that HCWs are protected also are outlined.
MeSH Terms: Blood-Borne Pathogens* – Guideline Adherence – HIV Infections/prevention & control – HIV Infections/transmission – Hepatitis B/prevention & control – Hepatitis B/transmission – Hepatitis C/prevention & control – Hepatitis C/transmission – Huma
Publication Types: Review
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