An intern while doing Scalp suture injured his index finger. Which is not done
After Contamination Prevention in HIV:- * Needle stick injury is commonest on Non Dominant Index Finger during Surgery. * Hollow needles used for injection carries high risk than surgical needles. * Injured pa is washed under running water. * Incidence is repoed to authorities. * Local policies decide on A treatment. * Post exposure testing is done. Bailey and Love 27th Edition; pg num:- 52,
Show the finger in Running Water
Injury during Suturing more common in Non Dominant Index Finger
Should inform authorities
HIV transmission high in surgical needle injury
General surgery