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I gave a nebulizer treatment to a known hiv patient today-I was also doing an IV on this patient and I was sitting directly in front of patient during the neb treatment and I was not wearing goggles-could hiv have gotten into my eyes-I am so very concerned thank you

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We cannot give medical advice but you need some education about the spread of HIV and blood borne pathogens

CDC - Guidelines and Recommendations - HIV/AIDS

CDC - Bloodborne Infectious Diseases - HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B Virus, and Hepatitis C Virus - NIOSH Workplace Safety and Health Topic

If you have further questions please speak to your employee health or PCP

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