Needle stick and MRSA

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  1. This is a discussion on Needle stick and MRSA in General Nursing Discussion, part of General Nursing ... While injecting lidocaine into an abcess of a patient with a history of MRSA, the doctor accidently...

    by Jan 9, '11
    While injecting lidocaine into an abcess of a patient with a history of MRSA, the doctor accidently stuck me with the dirty needle. What are the chances of MRSA being transmitted via a 27 gauge needle that has been in pus and blood? Needless to say, I am very upset.
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    by Marilyn Gilbert Jan 9, '11 7:14 pm
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  3. Admin
    Jan 9, '11 by
    Probably better to take it up with occupational health.
  4. Jan 9, '11 by
    Sorry that happened. Be sure to report it and follow all your employer's protocols.
  5. Admin
    Jan 9, '11 by
    I did attempt to look up statistics but without the abscess being confirmed MRSA it is going to depend on other factors. Sorry we can't help.