Essay On Universal Precautions

Introduction

Universal precautions (Ups) were introduced to minimize transmission of blood- borne pathogens to health care workers in 1987. They involve a single standard that should be applied to all patients at all times. Ups are particularly relevant for dental procedures that may involve blood or blood contaminated saliva, and are integral components of current infection control recommendations for dentistry. In 1996,the Centers for Disease Control updated infection control protocols to include standard precautions a combination of Ups for prevention of transmission of blood-borne pathogens and body substance isolation precautions. Standard precautions expanded the principles of Ups to all fluids to minimize the risk of cross-infection among both patient and health care workers.

Summary

Universal precautions are the techniques, crisis to fight infection recommended following the outbreak of AIDS in 1980. This means that each patient is treated as if it is infected, and therefore is taking the necessary precautions to minimize risk. Undoubtedly, the global reserve of good health habits, such as washing hands and using gloves and other barriers, the right to deal with sharp tools, and techniques of sterilization.

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It must never be transmitted direct from one person to another and must remain use to a minimum. Do not remove used needles from disposable syringes by hand. And don’t Peixrha, used or manipulated by hand acupuncture. Put used syringes and needles in places allocated to them, also scalpel blades and other sharps in puncture-resistant containers for disposal. Must be puncture-resistant containers not accessible to everyone and out of the reach of children. Should never be thrown into sharp objects in waste bins or ordinary bags, or in piles of garbage or waste pits or