Universal ( Standard) precaution to be observed by surgeons for the preventation of hospital acquired HIV infection include the following except
Standard precautions are meant to reduce the risk of transmission of bloodborne and other pathogens from both recognized and unrecognized sources. Some of the key elements include : Hand hygiene Gloves Facial protection Gown Prevention of neddle stick and injuries from sharps Respiratory hygine and cough etiquette Environmental cleaning Linens Waste disposal Patient care equipment
Wearing gloves and other barrier precaution
Washing hands on contamination
Handling sharp instruments with care
Pre - operative screening of all patients of HIV
General surgery