Estimation of the prevalence of occupational exposure to biological fluids among anesthesiologists: A survey study

IF 0.8 Q4 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI:10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_339_22
Sonali Opneja, Roopesh Sureshan, C Jashma, P Joona, D Namratha, RohiniV Pai, Deependra Kambli, M Riyas
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Background and Aims: Percutaneous injuries caused by sharps and exposure to biological fluids are a serious concern for anesthesiologists and pose a significant risk of transmission of blood-borne pathogens. Materials and Methods: The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of exposure to biological fluids among anesthesiologists. A questionnaire designed initially was validated after it was sent to 10 anesthesiologists with more than 5 years’ experience. The validated questionnaire was then administered using Google Forms and the link was circulated electronically (e-mail, WhatsApp, and Telegram). This self-administered questionnaire was completed by 100 anesthesiologists. The various types and methods of body fluid years of exposure were also identified. Results: The prevalence of occupational exposure to body fluids was 100%. Exposure to either blood or cerebrospinal fluids by sharps was seen in 82%. Majority of the pricks were encountered during recapping of used needles followed by pricks during intravenous cannulation. Body fluid exposure onto the bare skin most frequently encountered was blood, mostly obtained during intravenous cannulation. There were 8% patients who had exposure to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B or C patients for which they had taken postexposure prophylaxis. Conclusion: Prevalence of exposure to biological fluids among anesthesiologists is alarmingly high. This poses a high risk for transmission of diseases. The use of protective gears and changing our casual attitude can prevent majority of the exposures. The practice of recapping of used needles should be stopped.
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估计麻醉师职业接触生物液体的流行程度:一项调查研究
背景和目的:由利器和接触生物液体引起的经皮损伤是麻醉师严重关注的问题,并具有传播血源性病原体的重大风险。材料和方法:本研究的目的是估计麻醉师接触生物液体的流行程度。最初设计的问卷在发给10名具有5年以上经验的麻醉师后得到验证。然后使用谷歌表单管理经过验证的问卷,并以电子方式(电子邮件、WhatsApp和Telegram)传播链接。本问卷由100名麻醉医师自行填写。还确定了体液暴露年的各种类型和方法。结果:职业性体液暴露率为100%。82%的人接触过利器的血液或脑脊液。大多数刺痛是在重新包扎用过的针头时遇到的,其次是在静脉插管时遇到的。暴露在裸露皮肤上最常见的体液是血液,主要是在静脉插管时获得的。有8%的患者暴露于人类免疫缺陷病毒(HIV)和乙型或丙型肝炎患者,他们采取了暴露后预防措施。结论:麻醉师接触生物液体的发生率高得惊人。这就造成了疾病传播的高风险。使用防护装备和改变我们随意的态度可以防止大部分的暴露。应停止用过的针复盖的做法。
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Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-
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期刊介绍: The website of Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine aims to make the printed version of the journal available to the scientific community on the web. The site is purely for educational purpose of the medical community. The site does not cater to the needs of individual patients and is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between a patient/site visitor and his/her existing physician.
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