Med Conditions: HIV & AIDS

blood and contact with delicate mucosal tissue

what is the most efficient vehicle for transmission of HIV and AIDS?

- sexual contact

- pregnancy, child birth, breast feeding

- injection or drug use

- occupational exposure

- blood transfusion/organ transplant

HIV or ADIS can transmitted through what forms of contact?

- weakens the body's immune system

- multiplying, infecting, killing

- decreased CD4+ T cells

what are some common pathologies seen in pts with HIV or AIDS

no cure or vaccine

what is the treatment for HIV and AIDS

yes, but it is very rare - this can occur through patient contact or accidental needle sticks

can you contract HIV from patients?

surgeons performing extraordinarily blood procedures

what health care professional is at greater risk to being exposed to HIV

0.3%

What is the percentage that a healthcare professional will contract HIV from a patient through a needle stick?

0.1%

What is the percentage that a healthcare professional will contract HIV from a patient through exposure to infected blood in eyes, nose, or mouth

0.1%

What is the percentage that a healthcare professional will contract HIV from a patient through non-tact skin?

- avoid behaviors that put you at risk for infection (sharing needles or unprotected sex)

- effective prevention strategies (raise public awareness, provide education, promote behaviors that avoid risk or minimize harm)

what are some way to prevent contracting HIV?

Proper use of protective barriers

- wear and change gloves

- do not wash or decontaminate disposable gloves

- gowns, aprons, lab coats

- cap and shoe covers

- mask and eye protection

- wash hands after contact

- pocket mask or other ventilation when doing CPR

what is another way to prevent the spread of HIV from patient to healthcare professional?

- use caution when handling sharp objects

- do not bend, break, or manipulate items by hand

- place disposable sharp objects in a puncture-resistant container immediately after use

- use a device instead of your hand to pick up or remove contaminated needles or sharp objects

- promptly report all exposure to your supervisor or healthcare authorities

what are some ways you can avoid or manage accidental (occupational) needle sticks?