Universal (standard) precautions to be observed by surgeons for the prevention of hospital acquire HIV infection include the following except:
Correct Answer: Pre-operative screening of all patients of HIV
Description: Ans. (d) Pre-operative screening of all patients of HIVUniversal precautions:* It refers to practice in medicine of avoiding contact with; patient's bodily fluids, by means of wearing non porous articles such as medical gloves, googles and face shields.* Includes good hygienic habits, such as hand washing and; use of gloves and other barriers, correct handling of needles; and sclapels and aseptic techniques.* Typically practices against blood, Semen, vaginal secretions, synovial fluid, CSF, Pleural fluid and peritoneal fluid and Pericardial fluid.
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