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Needle pick
So basically I am a nursing student. Today a needle ( new)is picked in my left thumb just before the moment when I m going to take blood from patient. That's not used. After that when I m going to dispose, it is picked again in my another finger. Will somthing be happened?? I m so tensed. Is it necessary to take Tet vac ??
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No need if the needle iss not used
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Abuzar Parray
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Anantnag
If you get pricked from an unused needle nothing to worry about but if the needle is used you should get tested because used needle can spread various blood borne infections like HIV,hbv etc
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Wash thoroughly with soap and water
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Get tested Asap if needle was used on the patient when you got the needle stick injury
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Najeeb T
General Practitioner
9 yrs exp
Malappuram
If second prick also from unused needle no need.. don't worry
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Dr. Mounica Yarra
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8 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Second prick is after taking blood from patient ?
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