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rosijanka [135]
4 years ago
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Which is the best step to follow in the immediate aftermath of an occupational exposure incident to the eyes, nose, or mouth inv

olving human blood or OPIM?
Biology
1 answer:
Solnce55 [7]4 years ago
6 0

Answer:

The best thing to do is to immediately wash the exposed area with soap and plenty water, an eye wash can also be used for the eyes for about 15 minutes. Then rush to the nearest designated emergency healthcare to seek medical follow-up.

Explanation:

Occupational exposure incident occurs when somebody is incidentally or mistakenly got exposed to harmful substances in his/her place of work.

In this aspect, an occupational exposure incident involving human blood or OPIM will undoubtedly occurred in health related environment or work. And, urgent steps must be taken to prevent infections occurring to the exposed individual.

OPIM means Other Potential Infectious Materials such as the vaginal secretion, saliva, synovial fluid,human body fluid and cerebrospinal fluid among others.

Substances are considered an OPIM only if or when there is visible blood contamination.

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