RE: Occupational HIV Exposure

[Robert Cole <EMCOLERS@adaweb.net>]

A rural (ground 911)service with whom I used to work had the "HIV Cocktail"
on board for three people on every rig, due to our Out of county transport
time was pushing the envelope for effectiveness.  If we had an exposure we
called the Inf. Control Officer and the MD for guidance, and would take it
as needed based on that.  We had enough for three because we would sometimes
have a third person on. This went hand in hand with strict enforcement of
eye wear and a needless system.  We cut our needle sticks by 80%, and
decreased overall exposures by 90% (thus saving a surprising amount money
for the county.) In three years we never had a use of needing it, but it was
a big relief to have it if needed immediately available.
Robert S. "Steve" Cole
Paramedic, CCEMTP
Education Department
Ada County Paramedics 
208-375-7079
emcolers@adaweb.net

"...A mind stretched with new ideas never regains its former shape"


-----Original Message-----
From: Julielbacon@aol.com [mailto:Julielbacon@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2002 12:59 PM
To: flightmed@flightweb.com
Subject: Occupational HIV Exposure


We are looking at a procedure for occupational exposure (real or unknown), 
particularly during our long distance fixed wing flights.  I would
appreciate 
anyone willing to share their protocal/meds, or any thoughts on why we 
shouldn't make medication available.  
Thanks in advance -

Julie Bacon, RN, BA
Child-Flight
Intensive Air, Inc.

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