title: Reducing blood-borne exposure in interventional radiology: what the IR should know.
abstract: Interventional radiologists are at risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens in their day-to-day practice. Percutaneous exposure from unsafe sharps handling, mucocutaneous exposure from body fluid splashes, and glove perforation from excessive wear can expose the radiologist to potentially infectious material. The increasing prevalence of blood-borne pathogens, including hepatitis B and C, and human immunodeficiency virus, puts nurses, residents, fellows, and interventional radiologists at risk for occupational exposure. This review outlines suggestions to establish a culture of safety in the interventional suite.
authors: Department of Radiology, University of British Columbia, 3350-950W 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4E3, Canada.
authors: David K
authors: DK
authors: Tso
authors: Sriharsha
authors: S
authors: Athreya
mesh_terms: D017848:Blood-Borne Pathogens; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000635:transmission; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D017758:Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008297:Male; D016602:Needlestick Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016272:Occupational Health; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000379:methods; D015641:Radiography, Interventional / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods