I just pricked with a used needle

Nurses General Nursing

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While I was at work, I just gave my patient with insulin pen and after the administration, when I was about to recap the needle, little did I know that the needle was a bit bent and the needle went through the cap and that was the moment I pricked myself with a used needle. Im really scared since my patient has a liver cirrhosis and as I used to learn that some patient with liver cirrhosis might also have hepatitis. I checked the history of the patient but I cant find a proof or basis that the patient has a hepatitis. I havent reported this to my co workers yet since Im really scared. Can you help me about this case?

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Specializes in Care Coordination, MDS, med-surg, Peds.

We can't give medical advice. However the usual thing after a needle stick is to wash it very well, report it to your nurse leader and follow the protocol for your facility. Best wishes.

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Specializes in Surgical, quality,management.

Follow your organisation needlestick policy

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Specializes in ICU and Dialysis.

A needlestick is not something you are going to get in trouble for, ESPECIALLY if you were following proper procedures. Needles that require to be recapped such as insulin pens are not the safest thing for people to use, unless they are self administering insulin.

Go to your supervisor and report it BEFORE you leave work. If the patient consents, they can have blood drawn and tested to rule out any transmissible diseases like hepatitis.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

As mentioned we don't offer medical advice. Please speak up at work and gain pease of mind.

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