Abstract
The use of universal precautions can provide an effective barrier to transmission of viral infections. The most common route of occupational human immunodeficiency virus transmission to a health care provider is a self-inflicted needle stick with a contaminated needle. Use of the no-touch suturing technique in dermatologic surgery can lower the risk of such self- inflicted needle sticks.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 345-347 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Cutis |
Volume | 52 |
Issue number | 6 |
State | Published - Jan 1 1993 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology