Universal precautions: An update

R. R.M. Gershon; C. Karkashian; S. Felknor

Universal precautions: An update

R. R.M. Gershon, C. Karkashian, S. Felknor

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Abstract

Universal precautions, the set of work practice recommendations designed to help minimize occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, have been shown to be effective. However, lack of compliance with these recommendations has been well documented, both before and after the enactment of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. Current issues, including occupationally acquired human immunodeficiency virus, percutaneous exposures and lack of compliance are discussed in this article.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	352-358
Number of pages	7
Journal	Heart and Lung: Journal of Critical Care
Volume	23
Issue number	4
State	Published - 1994

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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