title: Blood and body fluid precautions.
abstract: The well-publicised dangers of contracting infection from blood-borne viruses make an awareness of comprehensive protective measures for self and others an imperative for nurses. Sarah Hart reviews the precautions nurses should take when dealing with contaminated blood and other body fluids, and lays emphasis on the need for all nurses, regardless of the particular area in which they work, to adopt and promote safe practices.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hart
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission; D001826:Body Fluids; D005932:Gloves, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital; D016273:Occupational Exposure