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Avatar m tn i have read an article stating how some people may have been exposed to the hiv virus (and hepatitis) because the hospital didnt use the proper sterilization on colonoscopy equipment. and another similar article that stated those that underwent ear, nose, and throat treatments were exposed too. how likely is someone to catch the hiv virus from a situation like this?
Avatar m tn The article you reference makes no mention of HIV - that is because HIV cannot be transmitted that way. If you have other questions about the safety of using dental equipment, we suggest visiting the Dental Health forum, as this forum is HIV specific.
Avatar m tn Tattoo artists/piercers are trained on safety measures regarding bloodborne pathogens and do not reuse needles and they sterilize equipment between all customers.
Avatar n tn Power-generating equipment, arc welding equipment and powerful magnets (as in medical devices, heavy equipment or motors) can inhibit pulse generators. Patients who work with or near such equipment should know that their pacemakers may not work properly in those conditions. Cellphonelphones available in the United States (less than 3 watts) don't seem to damage pulse generators or affect how the pacemaker works.
572651 tn?1530999357 If you saw my email inbox you might be surprised at some of the mail I receive. I have signed up on distribution lists for many medical sites, including Nursing Times from the UK. I received an announcement today about an upcoming convention in LONDON, that may be of interest to some of you. This convention/conference is September 29-30 and the registration is FREE. I wish I could go, but its a bit far to commute. Some of you who live in the UK may be interested, though.
Avatar f tn I am so scared:) I was at a discount store and poked my hand with a safety pin that was taken apart, basically mangled. It looked like somebody had twisted it. It was on top of a clothing rack. It drew blood on me. The store had just opened and I am wondering if someone had purposely placed it there. Can I get hiv fro it and if not can you explain why? Thank you I am so scared!!!!
Avatar m tn eref=rss_topstories From Jennifer Pifer Bixler, Elizabeth Cohen and Sabriya Rice (CNN) -- Thousands of veterans in South Florida may have been exposed to hepatitis and HIV because of contaminated equipment after getting colonoscopies at the Miami Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, officials announced Monday. Two Florida lawmakers are asking for an inspector general's inquiry.
475300 tn?1312423126 Since were talking about tattoos-I was a tattoo artist in the 1980s and early 90s.One way hepC is transmitted via tattoo is interesting. Even though everything (equipment ,etc.) has been medically sterilized in an autoclave, there's a place some inexperienced tattooists miss. First, I fill a small cup with ink, and then begin the tattoo. I dip the bloody needles into the ink, and back to your skin. No problem there. Now, I run low on ink and refill the cup.
Avatar m tn It sounds like your doctor uses the same sort of equipment that used to be routine (20+ years ago), i.e. a sterile bacteriological loop. These were the norm among many STD specialists before modern disposalble swabs becamse widely available. And my guess the scalpel blade was disposable, single-use. There is no reasonable possibility the doctor does not carefully sterilizes the loop (and scalpel, if not disposablet) between patients.
Avatar m tn Third, almost all phlebotomy and injection equipment are now manufactured to be a ONE use only item, with safety features that actually render the equipment unable to be used a second time. If you cannot accept this, then get yourself some professional help.
649848 tn?1534633700 http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2015/05/fda-inspectors-report-long-list-of-problems-at-three-blue-bell-plants/#.VUzHvpMyhf0 CEO says products won't be back for several months By Cathy Siegner | May 7, 2015 Inspection teams from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported numerous problems after recent visits to three production facilities owned and operated by Blue Bell Creameries of Brenham, TX.
Avatar n tn //www.hcvadvocate.org/hepatitis/factsheets_pdf/personal%20care.pdf _______________________________ Potentially, Hepatitis C could be spread through equipment used by hairdressers and barbers. Scissors, razors and clippers can cut, nick or graze the skin, enough to draw blood. If equipment is unsterilised between customers, there is a very small chance that infected blood from razors or clippers could enter the bloodstream of another person.
2168213 tn?1357062544 I'm 12wks now and our sex life has been great. But my husband wanted to spice it up and bought me dildo/vibrator. I haven't had that and never experienced it. Anyone use it? Is it safe for the baby? I definitely don't want to risk the safety of my baby with my sexual pleasure. My little one is precious!!!
1651508 tn?1322141280 Over the past year and a half, I have had an absolutely massive list of symptoms which include, but is not limited to the following: Numbness accross my entire chest and towards my left arm Numbness in one side of the head Heart palpitations Pressure feeling in the back of the head and neck Dizziness Fatigue Tiredness Panic Feelings Adrenaline Rushes Panic Attacks Tingling in left arm Random twitching which comes and goes Seeing black dots in the eyes Symptoms of TMJ Heavy-Headedness Light Head
475555 tn?1469304339 Is that because it offended people, because it criticized the gov, or just because criticism is verboten on Medhelp? If anyone knows, I´d sure appreciate getting clued in. For example, is there a list of topics we can´t post about? If so, and I had the list, then I wouldn´t end up wasting time posting on them. Can anyone help me out with this? Thanks.
Avatar f tn Laboratory equipment (eg.
Avatar f tn re doing too much (be especially vigilant about staying hydrated, stretching to avoid injuring joints and ligaments that are softening because of pregnancy, and be aware that most women experience a small to moderate amount of dizziness during pregnancy which should be taken into account if doing exercises that require balance). if you have any questions about the safety of certain exercises or the use of certain equipment make sure and ask your doctor prior to use.
Avatar m tn We just had sex last few days with any safety equipment like condoms. We are both virgin. 1 hour before we had sex, i did masturbate. Then we started to have sex and i didn't shoot out my sperms inside. I would like to ask in this situation how high or low the chance of my girlfriend will get pregnant?
Avatar m tn Every so often I like to post a list of commonly sold herbs and botanicals that are harmful to our livers particularly so if the liver is compromised by disease. One of the botanicals listed below, valerian, has been mentioned several times here lately. The "all natural" sleep potion sold on TV ( Alteril ) has valerian as one of its 3 ingredients. It used to be in the original Sleepy Tyme tea from Celestial Seasonings but they took it out years ago.