Infection Control: CBD College Pty Ltd 6/10/17, 10(57 pm

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wash hands before and after treating a casualty

use barriers where available e.g. gloves, masks and goggles

The risk of catching a serious infection from a ne

and HIV) is very low however:
REDUCE THE RISK BY
never bending or snapping used needles
never re-cap a needle
place needles and sharps into approved containers

Needle stick injury rst aid

wash injury site with soap and water
place syringe in plastic drink bottle or sharps container
send syringe to hospital with casualty for analysis as soon as possible

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