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needlestick accident at work :(
by scared_nurse, Nov 06, 2009 06:23PM
Hello I really need some advice...
I am a dental nurse, I got a needle stick injury. While I was taking the needle apart to dispose of it the top came loose and I pricked myself in the finger. It all happened so fast. I washed it under a tap and tried to squeeze out as much blood as I could. I don’t know the patients hiv status as they are not obliged to tell us and they may not even know themselves. I am very worried about it though.
The needle was used to inject anaesthetic into his gum, it was a 30g hollow bore needle. I was also wearing thin non latex gloves when I had the accident. I think the needle came into contact with a vein within the gum. Is there a risk of contracting hiv from this?
I then went for a blood test straight after but they told me that it would take up to 6 month to get a result back as I have to be tested again after 3 month, then a 3rd time. So is there a test I can take to get an accurate result more quickly? I think 6 month is a very long time to wait and worry!
Any advice appreciated thanx
I am a dental nurse, I got a needle stick injury. While I was taking the needle apart to dispose of it the top came loose and I pricked myself in the finger. It all happened so fast. I washed it under a tap and tried to squeeze out as much blood as I could. I don’t know the patients hiv status as they are not obliged to tell us and they may not even know themselves. I am very worried about it though.
The needle was used to inject anaesthetic into his gum, it was a 30g hollow bore needle. I was also wearing thin non latex gloves when I had the accident. I think the needle came into contact with a vein within the gum. Is there a risk of contracting hiv from this?
I then went for a blood test straight after but they told me that it would take up to 6 month to get a result back as I have to be tested again after 3 month, then a 3rd time. So is there a test I can take to get an accurate result more quickly? I think 6 month is a very long time to wait and worry!
Any advice appreciated thanx
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Still, it is imperative that you report this to your supervisor/employer ASAP and follow their advice, rather than trying to figure this out on-line. Your response to this incident should be strictly according to your employer's policies, NOT advice that you get from an anonymous forum.