Question

does any body know the answers for this questions?. by Sibyl Shalo Wilmont.

Answer 1

2. The protocol currently being followed for accidental needle stick injury is to wash the area with soap and water ,don't sqeeuze the area , report the incident and consult a physician for further investigation .

3. PEP stands for Post Exposure Prophylaxis

4. Even the HIV blood test comes negative we conaider the PEP because out is the golden time to treat and prevent HIV within 72 hours to 4weeks the treatment is given . The patient might be positive after few days it might be that he is in thw window period so, to be safe we consider PEP I'd the test is negative also .

5. PEP will be effective only if it is started with in 72 hours of exposure and taken treatment for 4 weeks.