Insulin gets into eye...can you get disease from that

[Nursingstudent143]

I was administering insulin injection when the needle separated and some of the content squirt into my eye. I never told anyone, but thinking about I should have reported. What are the chances on bloodborne disease on that situations like HIV, Hep B or MRSA going into that route?

[blondy2061h, MSN, RN]

So this was insulin straight out of a vial that hadnt been in contact with a patient yet?

[Nursingstudent143]

no the injection was in contact with the patient when it squirted into my eyes.

[Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN]

You must always follow the correct procedure when dealing with a needle stick or body fluid exposure. You should have reported it to your instructor immediately. You still need to discuss this with your instructor. Beyond that, you will need to discuss your concerns with your health care provider, who can complete appropriate assessments and order appropriate tests.

[dianah, ASN]

Rose_Queen is correct on both counts.

You must report the exposure (besides for the obvious reason of your safety, also for a review of the hospital's - and your program's -- injection preparation and administration procedures) and then discuss it with your healthcare provider, undergoing any suggested exams.

Please protect yourself and your patients.

Other than the above, no one on this site may offer any medical advice related to this.

We wish you good health and a strong future career.

Thread closed.