STOP. You did not have a risk of contracting HIV from getting a CAT SCAN. End of discussion.
One last item, If she was bleeding would there be a cause for concern? i was told that there would be no concern unless she was bleeding heavily.
Thanks Nursegirl, that was the answer i was seeking. Thanks teak
You have nothing to worry about. If anything, the nurse placed herself at more risk for herself than anything.
If this was for an IV (not a blood sample)...there is a needle that is initially used to access the vein and then a plastic-type catheter that is advanced into the vein...THAT is what stays in place for IV access, not a needle.
Either way, if you are worried about a needle being re-used, don't be. Once an angiocath (IV) is used for IV insertion, it cannot be re-used.
What is a butterfly and catheter. there was a I believe a plastic tube and she used a pretty big "band-aid"
Depends on if she use a catheter. Mine are done with a buterfly.