CPR + First Aid + BBP Certification Manual: Bloodborne Pathogens Conclusion
- 1. CPR Introduction
- 2. Recognizing Cardiac Arrest
- 3. Positioning & Pulse Check
- 4. Compressions for Adults
- 5. Compressions for Infants & Children
- 6. Ventilation Equipment
- 7. Ventilations for Adults
- 8. Ventilations for Infants & Children
- 9. AED Usage
- 10. AED Special Circumstances
- 11. Common CPR Mistakes
- 12. CPR Conclusion
- 13. First Aid Introduction
- 14. Get to Know Your First Aid Kit
- 15. Recognition & Protective Gear
- 16. Medical Emergencies
- 17. Medical Emergencies II
- 18. Trauma Emergencies
- 19. Trauma Emergencies II
- 20. Choking
- 21. Choking Procedures for Adults & Children
- 22. Choking Procedures for Infants
- 23. Aftercare
- 24. Common First Aid Mistakes
- 25. First Aid Conclusion
- 26. Bloodborne Pathogens Introduction
- 27. Protection from Pathogens
- 28. Protective Gear
- 29. Transmission
- 30. Exposure
- 31. Cleaning Exposed Areas
- 32. Reporting an Incident
- 33. Common BBP Mistakes
- 34. Bloodborne Pathogens Conclusion
- MyCPR Now™ Glossary
CONCLUSION: BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS
Bloodborne pathogens are dangerous and should be taken seriously. It is your responsibility to protect yourself and others from potentially harmful bloodborne pathogens by following correct guidelines and precautions, especially when dealing with blood and body fluids. The risks of exposure to bloodborne pathogens are significant and require strict adherence to safety measures.
If you are involved in an incident that could lead to infection from bloodborne pathogen contamination, follow the correct cleaning procedures, report the incident, and seek medical help as quickly as possible, as recommended by health administration guidelines. Hepatitis B vaccination is an important preventive measure for healthcare workers.
Decontamination and sanitization are essential for keeping everyone safe and maintaining a safe workplace, particularly in preventing the transmission of the hepatitis B virus. The risks associated with hepatitis C also necessitate stringent safety protocols.
Remembering the acronym “PACT” can help you and your team stay safe, especially when dealing with human blood. The occupational risks of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) highlight the need for comprehensive safety measures.
Remember: P-A-C-T
Protect yourself from a BBP (PPE), emphasizing needlestick safety. The use of safer medical devices is crucial in reducing exposure.
Act quickly and safely to minimize occupational exposure. Maintaining a sharps injury log is essential for tracking and preventing injuries.
Clean yourself and the exposed area to prevent occupational injuries. Post-exposure evaluation is vital for ensuring proper medical follow-up.
Tell what you have seen and report the incident to ensure occupational safety. Identifying and handling potentially infectious materials correctly is key to preventing infections.