I am an intern and i got exposed and i am so scared!

[drdoc2008]

yest was a reg day but bit dull and i wasn't thinking rt...i was helping this pt HIV + to move out and iv needed to be disconnected and i like a fool opened in bare hands and bloos mixed with iv fluids came flowing into my hands..it flew over my lt index finges and nails...i wahsed it immediately and i examined for any cuts..but i am so scared..i went to ED and i was given PEP and now i sent for viral load for that pt..Pt is pretty sick and she is in for her chemo therapy n HAART therapy...
I gave my HIV test and am on 4 weks of PEP..and i am so so scared for the next hiv test.i know all the risks and transmission rates but it is so scary....
my q is what do u think abt my case?
and how will PEP affect me?sideeffects?I am on combivir and tenofovir...as prescribed by my attending...
please can you explain to me the sideeffects of PEP ?thanks

[LIZZIE LOU]

did your attending get his license out of a bubble gum machine???

[macgyver16]

Why did they gave you prophylaxis in the first place, I dont think the situation warrants Prohylaxis? the prohylaxis sideeffects are greater, It is just a theoretical risk close to zero in fact, needle exposure/ needle ***** with blodd carries 0.3% so intact skin contact with blood is zero

[Uniquelymen]

hmm...start PEP when you have blood "flowing" on your hand.....?

Your risk at best is theory only..... : o )