2007-01-17 16:30:58 · 5 answers · asked by buchi 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
There is always a possibility the patient has a communicable disease that can be spread by blood. Did the needle break the skin on your finger? If it didnt then you are alright. But if the skin is broken, did you immediately put your pricked finger under running water and squeezed out the blood? The best thing to ease your mind now is to have yourself tested. But chances are...i'm sure you are alright mate.
2007-01-17 16:49:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Weren't you wearing gloves? If the needle only touched you and didn't break the skin you should be ok. Also, an insulin injection goes into the fatty tissue of the skin, not the vein. There shouldn't be bleeding with an insulin shot
2007-01-17 16:49:01 · answer #2 · answered by wrjones559_1999 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, there is always a chance that the patient could have an underlying infectious disease of which the medical team is unaware. But if the needle only TOUCHED your skin and there was no visible sign of abrasion or puncture of the skin, then I would not worry too much about it. However, if you are very concerned then get tested.
2007-01-17 16:50:07 · answer #3 · answered by eyezlykurz3699 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The needle just touched your finger? If you don't have any open wounds and it the diabetic patient doesn't have anything like HIV or AIDS, I doubt you have anything to be worried about. But if you are concerned, go get a test.
2007-01-17 16:40:31 · answer #4 · answered by huckleberry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
VERY dangerous, Get tested right away.
2007-01-17 16:38:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋