Question

What action should you take if you receive a needle stick injury or a cut that has been exposed to blood or other body fluid?

Answer 1

On receiving a needle stick injury or a cut that has been exposed to blood or other body fluid, hold the injured area under Running water.

Needle injuries transmit infectious diseases like the  blood-borne diseases. Incurable and fatal diseases like AIDS and Hepatitis B is of a huge concern and must be treated as soon as possible.  Holding the injured area under running water and gently cleaning with the soap should be the immediate step after receiving such needle stick injuries or cut.

Following steps should be taken in such a case:

• Applying antiseptic
• Dressing neatly
• Washing area with soap gently and running water
• Contact a hospital or doctor
• Milking the area encouraging bleeding
• Remove the contaminated clothing

Test that can be done after the injury;

• HIV testing
• Hepatitis B Antibody

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