Document 0009
 DOCN  M9460009
 TI    Use of universal precautions in interventional radiology: results of a
       national survey.
 DT    9408
 AU    Hansen ME; McIntire DD; Miller GL 3d; Redman HC; Department of
       Radiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical; Center, Dallas
       75235-9071.
 SO    Am J Infect Control. 1994 Feb;22(1):1-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE
       MED/94226359
 AB    OBJECTIVE: To determine current use of universal precautions by
       practicing interventional radiologists in the United States. METHODS:
       National survey mailed to interventional radiologists, conducted
       anonymously in November 1991. Of 1530 survey forms mailed to practicing
       interventional radiologists, 817 (53%) were returned and 804 (52%) were
       completed and evaluable. Both academic and private practice settings
       were represented. RESULTS: Eighty-five percent of respondents had
       changed their use of infection control measures in the previous 10
       years. Of these, 96% cited personal concerns about AIDS as a reason for
       making changes. Sixty-two percent made changes in response to Centers
       for Disease Control and Prevention and Occupational Safety and Health
       Administration recommendations as well. Use of barrier precautions was
       quite variable. Although 86% of respondents always wore a sterile gown
       during procedures, only 32% routinely wore a face mask or shield and
       only 29% of those who did not wear corrective glasses routinely wore
       protective eye gear during procedures. Seven percent of respondents
       routinely double gloved for procedures. Twenty percent of reported
       percutaneous injuries occurred during recapping of used sharps; an
       additional 6% were related to improper disposal of used sharps.
       CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that use of universal precautions by
       interventional radiologists in the United States is variable. Some
       practices that may lead to preventable injury to health care workers
       remain common.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/PSYCHOLOGY  Eye Protective
       Devices/STATISTICS & NUMER DATA  Hepatitis/PSYCHOLOGY  Human  Protective
       Clothing/STATISTICS & NUMER DATA  Questionnaires  Radiology,
       Interventional/*STATISTICS & NUMER DATA  Risk Factors  United States
       Universal Precautions/*STATISTICS & NUMER DATA  JOURNAL ARTICLE

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