Injection safety and Indian Academy of Pediatrics.
J Indian Med Assoc
; 2005 Apr; 103(4): 228-30, 232
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in En
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ABSTRACT
A major proportion of injections administered in India are unsafe. Unsafety is due to (1) steps that are associated with increased risk of spread of blood borne viruses and (2) errors related to technique of injection and faulty habits. Recommendations of Indian Academy of Pediatrics revolve round the following points Equipment related, safe injection practices, best injection techniques, rational injection practices, prevention of needle stick injuries and reducing disease transmission recommendation for HIV-PEP (postexposure prophylaxis), HBV-PEP, disposal of syringes and sharps. The points have been discussed elaborately.
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Index:
IMSEAR
Main subject:
Safety
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Humans
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Needlestick Injuries
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Guidelines as Topic
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Medical Waste Disposal
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Blood-Borne Pathogens
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Disease Transmission, Infectious
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Academies and Institutes
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India
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Injections
Type of study:
Guideline
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
J Indian Med Assoc
Year:
2005
Type:
Article