Document 0777
 DOCN  M9440777
 TI    The risk of blood splash contamination during angiography.
 DT    9404
 AU    McWilliams RG; Blanshard KS; Department of Radiology, St James's
       University Hospital, Leeds.
 SO    Clin Radiol. 1994 Jan;49(1):59-60. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE
       MED/94130513
 AB    Blood splash contamination of the conjunctivae or buccal mucosa may
       occur during angiography and angioplasty. Since there is a risk of
       contracting Hepatitis B or HIV via this route, staff should be aware of
       this potential source of infection. The use of protective masks and
       goggles or glasses should be considered. We have studied the risk of
       contamination by asking both the radiologist and angiography nurse to
       wear spectacles and disposable masks during 100 consecutive angiographic
       procedures. The number of splashes was counted at the end of each
       procedure. Blood splashes occurred in seven procedures and there was a
       total of 23 splashes during the study. In conclusion, we believe that
       there is a significant risk of conjunctival or mucosal contamination
       with blood during angiographic procedures and given the potential
       seriousness of transmission of Hepatitis B or HIV, radiologists and
       nursing staff must be aware of this risk.
 DE    *Angiography  *Blood-Borne Pathogens  Conjunctiva  Disease Transmission,
       Patient-to-Professional/*PREVENTION &  CONTROL  Equipment Contamination
       Eye Protective Devices/*UTILIZATION  Human  Masks/*UTILIZATION  Mouth
       Mucosa  Occupational Exposure  Personnel, Hospital  JOURNAL ARTICLE

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