nhs nurse

[mrssdingri]

Hi there

I had a operation at a nhs clinic in the uk. Thimgs went well i think apart from geting a infection.
what i wanted to ask was. I went back to the clinic because of my infection. Obviously there was fluids/blood (tiny amount comming out) the nurse washed her hands but touched it without gloves on....

is this normal practice or should i be worried? she might have had a cut?

[LIZZIE LOU]

a wound starts healing from the inside out within hours.  just because the outer surface may appear open...doesnt mean the innermost layer is.

[mrssdingri]

ok teak thanks.... was just curious about the open wound part because to me is where you can see the skin where there is a red part underneath and i had had stiches as i said a week before if you wouldnt mind telling me thats great if not many thanks for your help........i just dnt know why drs dont were gloves anymore.......however there were these gel things everywhere

[Teak]

Seek help with your phobias. You were never at risk.

[mrssdingri]

thanks teak even if you can see some flesh there.... i know i really should not be worried as it is the nhs and my hospital but i cannot help my phobia....ahhhh thanks teak what is considered a open wound

[Teak]

No that is not considered an open wound.

[mrssdingri]

ohh sorry it did not post with the other reply i just left i have got a large cut under the arm and have had stitches that was on the 9th oct and got the infection the friday after thats why i was so worried as i thought that was classed as a open wound teak i know you really do get pis@@d of with some replys but with you having that extra information would you say i am still at no risk? the stitches are there but white stuff with some blood is comming out

[mrssdingri]

thank you to those who helped me here Hope every one has a lovely christmas

[Teak]

You were not at risk.

[mrssdingri]

are you sure does anyone else agree

[Reality4Today]

I agree that she should have worn a glove but don't worry anymore - you're fine.

[mrssdingri]

ok, well thanks for the promt reply.... i just thought with my wound and her not wearing gloves there could have been a risk as that is what i read... thanks

[Reality4Today]

Because the scenario you described is not how HIV is transmitted - even if the nurse had it - which I'm sure she did not - because the disease is not nearly as widespread as people think.

It's called a sexually transmitted disease for a reason....

[mrssdingri]

thanks can i ask why

[Reality4Today]

You were never at risk for HIV