title: AIDS, the technologist and universal precautions.
abstract: Universal precautions have totally changed the practice of infection control in hospitals. This article presents factual data relevant to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) as well as the implementation of universal precautions in radiology departments. The responsibilities of both the technologist and radiology manager are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield, IL 62794.
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Dowd
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission; D006678:HIV / Q000502:physiology; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011872:Radiology Department, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D012307:Risk Factors