i think i got pricked with a needle!

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Something happened during my duty in the OR.

Our case is a 25 year old female and will ba having a C/s.. shes hepB and TB positive.

We did double gloving. Then during the procedure, as I was about to hand the suture lig to the doctor, she got it first and so i think i got hit or pricked by the needle. BUT i dont know im not sure though coz I checked the gloves after the procedure and it wasnt punctured. But i got hurt. and i didnt tell anybody. whjat do you think? you think i got pricked? im worried because i didnt have my 3rd dose of HEp.B.. please help..

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I think you would know if you got a needle stick. I scrapped my finger with an unused needle once and I bled a lot.

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...as I was about to hand the suture lig to the doctor, she got it first and so i think i got hit or pricked by the needle.

BUT i dont know im not sure though coz I checked the gloves after the procedure and it wasnt punctured. But i got hurt. and i didnt tell anybody. whjat do you think? you think i got pricked? im worried because i didnt have my 3rd dose of HEp.B.. please help..

thanks

Does this mean you got snagged/pricked by a clean instrument before it got to, or touched the patient?

If so, it was still sterile & you have nothing to worry about.

If not, you're still probably OK, but should report it & get it checked just to cover yourself.

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You may not be able to see a puncture in a used glove.

Chances are you weren't exposed. You should report it anyway.

Most facilities want that within 24 hours of exposure. You will be required to have your blood drawn @ the initial evaluation and several times over a 9 months period.

Your call. Only you know what will give you peace of mind.

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