Needle Stick Injury Training Material

         Needle Stick Injury Training Material

What to do if needle stick injury happens?

ü  Encourage bleeding/ irrigate mucous membrane

ü  Do not suck the injury site

ü  Wash with soap & water

ü  Inform area supervisor/ in-charge / & inform the infection control nurse

ü  The NS1 form will be filled by the doctor in the ER

ü  Blood sample is sent for HBsAg titer, HCV, HIV

ü  Subsequent blood sample is collected at 1month, 3month, 6month interval & thereafter yearly

ü  The doctor decides the type of prophylactic treatment according to the source of infection & nature of the wound treatment is given

ü  Complete the incident report

 

What do you do if you get needle stick injury?

·        Wash the area under running water.

·        Inform the nurse in charge & infection control nurse.

·        Report to emergency; ensure that an needle stick is filled.