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1. Needle stick - Hepatitis C positive patient

   R.Nurse replied to R.Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   The needle was a butterfly needle we use to obtain blood, not sure what gauge was it but it's definitely smaller than a 22gauge. The patient's HCV ratio is 32.7 and the Hepatitis C AB is Reactive....

2. Needle stick - Hepatitis C positive patient

   R.Nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi Guys, I am extremely worried and need some reassurance right now. Today, I stuck myself with a dirty butterfly needle from a hepatitis C positive patient after I got blood from the patient. I...