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BIOSAFETY DEALING WITH ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES Dr. Osama h al jiffri. NEEDLE STICK INJURY. a- Remove your gloves and dispose of them properly (as biological waste) b- Squeeze puncture site to promote bleeding c- Wash the area well with soap and water
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BIOSAFETY DEALING WITH ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES Dr. Osama h al jiffri
NEEDLE STICK INJURY a- Remove your gloves and dispose of them properly (as biological waste) b- Squeeze puncture site to promote bleeding c- Wash the area well with soap and water d- Record the patient’s name and hospital ID number
NEEDLE STICK INJURY • Follow policy regarding treatment and follow-up: • a- Check patient’s specimen for possible risk of infection • b- Check health care worker blood for infection • c- If POSITIVE result, then repeat to confirm and seek medical advice • d- If NEGATIVE results, return to work • e- Report accident to safety officer
CHEMICAL SPLASH ON THE SKIN a- If acid or alkali then neutralize b- Wash immediately with plenty of water c- Seek medical advice d- If effect is severe go the emergency department e- Report accident to safety officer
SPLASH ON THE EYES a- Stop working b- Get assistance c- Sit on a chair and ask a colleague to apply eye wash solution d- Tilt the head to one side, opening the injured eye and flush with continuous stream of solution e- Repeta the same with other eye f- Seek medical advice g- If effect is severe go the emergency department h- Report accident to safety officer
RESPIRATORY HAZARD • a- Take immediately to open air or open windows, doors to allow for fresh air • b- Release buttons, ties, and tight clothes around the chest and neck areas • c- If no breathing then carry out artificial breathing while calling for doctor or paramedics • d- Report accident to safety officer
INGESTION OF CHEMICALS a- Wash mouth with plenty of water b- Seek advice from reagent label or drug information centre c- Induce vomiting if necessary d- Milk may be used to neutralize acid e- If effect is severe go the emergency department f- Report accident to safety officer
GENERAL HEALTH PRECAUTIONS a- Stop work if you suddenly become sick, ill, dizzy or generally unwell b- Take a rest or seek medical advice (investigate possible cause) c- Do not work if you have any serious disease, fever or other serious condition
PREGNANT WOMEN a- Allow frequent rests b- Give pregnancy and nursing or maternity leave
FIRST AID BOX Ensure that there is a well stocked and updated first aid cabinet which should contain the following; a- Medical plaster b- Sterile gauze c- Cotton balls d- Alcohol swabs e- Antiseptic wound healning solution (Savlon or Dettol) f- Aspirin or panadol
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