Needlestick!! :O :O Possible HEP C +

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Hi everyone,

I am only 3 months into my nursing career in the NICU and yesterday I had a needlestick :((((((((((

I was giving a baby a vaccination.. I believe it was with a 24 gauge needle, I gave the injection and as I went to put on the safety she kicked me and i stuck my thumb with the dirty needle :( It was an IM injection, no visible blood coming from baby after the injection, but I did poke myself hard enough that I bled. I washed my thumb immediately.

I found out that her mother is Hep C positive! :o :O It is too soon to know if baby has Hep C and I will be getting my blood tested.

Should I be worried???

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It is always good to run some tests, just to be sure.

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Specializes in critical care, ER,ICU, CVSURG, CCU.

Worth monitoring viral. Titers, a year or so......like hood, in my 4decades + experience, not likely

best wishes.....I understand the anxiety....

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

I am sorry this has happened to you. As per the Terms of Service of the site we cannot offer medical advice. You really need to speak to your PCP or Occupational Nurse

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