hepatitis virus

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I accidentally splash jp drain in my eyes, patient is hbsag negative. not sure if she is hepa A or C positive. Her diagnosis is hepatocellular CA. what will I do?

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Specializes in Cardio-Pulmonary; Med-Surg; Private Duty.

You'll contact your facility's Occupational Health people for advice. We can't give medical advice here.

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Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.

Follow the policy set forth by your facility for body fluid exposure. Occupational health will provide the follow up and referrals as needed.

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thank you, but will hepatitis easily be transmitted in that situation?

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
thank you, but will hepatitis easily be transmitted in that situation?

Here you go all the statistics you could possibly want: Division of Viral Hepatitis Home Page | Division of Viral Hepatitis | CDC

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Please contact your Occ Health Dept or a medical provider. Thanks.

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