Prevention of blood exposure. Body and facial protection. Surg Clin North Am 1995 Dec;75(6):1141-57
Date
12/01/1995Pubmed ID
7482140DOI
10.1016/s0039-6109(16)46787-3Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0028877146 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 5 CitationsAbstract
Regardless of the specific clinical setting in the operating room, it is clear that better protection of all personnel is an appropriate objective in the current environment. Better protection through improved PPE and modification of operational practices is essential. A prompt response to blood contact when it does occur is likewise appropriate. With conscientious applications of methods to reduce blood exposure, it is hoped that the operating room can become a safer place with respect to occupational infections from bloodborne pathogens.
Author List
Fry DE, Telford GL, Fecteau DL, Sperling RS, Meyer AAMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Blood-Borne PathogensFace
Female
Humans
Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional
Male
Obstetrics
Operating Room Nursing
Operating Room Technicians
Protective Clothing
Protective Devices
Risk Factors
