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Hepatitis B and C
Universal Precautions eTraining Slide 9
- Serious diseases caused by a virus that attacks the liver that can cause cirrhosis (scarring), liver cancer, liver failure, and death
- Infection is through infected blood, sexual contact, sharing needles, syringes, drug-injection equipment, unsterile equipment, razors or toothbrushes. The virus can live on surfaces for several weeks.
- A vaccine is available to prevent infection of Hepatitis B.
- There is no vaccine for HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis C.
- Both Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C can remain dormant and asymptomatic for many years in yo
HIV Resources
Universal Precautions eTraining Slide 8
1-800-342-2437 English
HIV Symptoms
Universal Precautions eTraining Slide 7
Most of the symptoms and illnesses of HIV disease come from opportunistic infections that attack the immune system (flu, respiratory or gastrointestinal infections)
- Fever
- Chills
- Rash
- Night sweats
- Muscle aches
- Sore throat
- Fatigue
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Ulcers in the mouth
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Universal Precautions eTraining Slide 6
- An infectious agent that invades and disables a person鈥檚 immune system.
- Infection is through HIV鈥慽nfected blood , infectious body fluids such as semen and vaginal fluid, or injection drug use (sharing of contaminated syringes)
- There is no cure for HIV infection.
- Many people who are HIV-positive do not have any symptoms of HIV infection for many years
Bodily Fluids
Universal Precautions eTraining Slide 5
Bodily fluids that can be infectious include:
- Blood
- Feces
- Urine
- Vomit
- Respiratory secretion (nasal discharge)
- Wound drainage from scrapes and cuts
- Semen
- Vaginal secretions
What are Bloodborne Pathogens?
Universal Precautions eTraining Slide 4
Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood and some other bodily secretions that can cause disease in humans.
These pathogens include, but are not limited to, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B (HBV), and hepatitis C (HCV).
Severe Signs and Symptoms
Food Allergy eTraining Slide 10
A severe, life-threatening allergic reaction is called anaphylaxis and can often lead to constricted airways in the lungs, severe lowering of blood pressure and shock (鈥渁naphylactic shock鈥), and suffocation by swelling of the throat (鈥淔ood allergies: What,鈥 2010).
This can lead to:
References
Universal Precautions eTraining Slide 19
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Seizure Resources
Seizure eTraining Slide 22
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Center for Disease Control and Prevention
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Atlanta, GA 30333
Diabetes Lab eTraining Course
Start the online training course by clicking the first link below.
Course Contents
- Tools of the Trade
- Lancets
- Meters
- Checking Glucose
- Blood Glucose Monitoring Video
- Checking Ketones
- Basal Insulin
- Bolus Insulin
- Insulin Pens
- Insulin Injection
- Pumps
- Administering Glucagon
- Glucagon Administration Video
- Giving Insulin With A Syringe
- Insulin Storage
- Mechanics of Diabetes
- Carbohydrate Counting
- Sliding Scales and Ratios
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