Faguy Kathryn
Radiol Technol. 2017 Nov;89(2):139-154.
Although the likelihood of contracting a bloodborne infection such as HIV or hepatitis B or C on the job is small, health care professionals must be aware of the risks and consistently take steps to protect themselves. This article discusses key bloodborne pathogens and the standard precautions health care workers can take to minimize the risk of occupational transmission. Employer requirements for protecting health care workers also are described, along with steps workers can take when possible exposure to a bloodborne pathogen occurs on the job. Finally, the article presents recommendations for health care professionals infected with a bloodborne pathogen.
尽管医护人员在工作中感染艾滋病毒、乙型肝炎或丙型肝炎等血源性病原体的可能性很小，但他们必须意识到这些风险，并始终采取措施保护自己。本文讨论了主要的血源性病原体以及医护人员可以采取的标准预防措施，以尽量降低职业传播的风险。文中还介绍了雇主保护医护人员的要求，以及当工作中可能接触到血源性病原体时工作人员可以采取的措施。最后，本文针对感染了血源性病原体的医护人员提出了建议。
