[Is there an increased risk of infection in trauma surgery emergency admission for medial personnel by unknown HIV-positive patient status?].
In the trauma emergency room 212 patients were asked--according to German law--for a blood sample for HIV-testing. Nine (4.2%) victims rejected the test, another 3 (1,4%) did not meet the study criteria since they were previously known to be HIV-positive or suffering from AIDS disease. None of the finally tested 200 patients was HIV-positive. On an anonymous questionnaire that was handed out additionally, 64% of the patients said they would accept HIV-testing without consent prior to operative treatment. 49% would reject HIV-testing without consent in non-operative treatment.
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Abteilung für Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätskrankenhaus, Hamburg, Eppendorf.
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Fröschle
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Jungbluth
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D015492:AIDS Serodiagnosis / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D000328:Adult; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D005858:Germany; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000635:transmission*; D006801:Humans; D017758:Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D008297:Male; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D012307:Risk Factors; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000601:surgery*