Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2638718 | American Journal of Infection Control | 2008 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The assessment of blood exposures significantly differs depending on the medical background of the counsellor handling the incident, leading to remarkable inconsistencies in the response to prevent the transmission of bloodborne pathogens and/or to increased costs for unnecessary diagnostic tests and preventive measures. Although national guidelines for the counselling and treatment of blood exposure incidents are essential, the assessment of blood exposure incidents should be limited to as few as possible, well-trained professionals, operating in regional or national call centers, to ensure comparable assessment and corresponding application of preventive measures for all victims.
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Authors
Paul Th. L. van Wijk, Marianne Pelk-Jongen, Clementine MD, Andreas MD, PhD, Aura MD, Peter M. MD, PhD,