The infection connection. Rules & regs.
Gone are the days of ED personnel telling EMTs/paramedics to "wipe some disinfectant" on an abrasion that's been exposed to the hepatitis-B virus.
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D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control; D002487:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States; D014489:United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration; D016635:Universal Precautions / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence