2001
DOI: 10.1258/0022215011908153
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Blood splash and tonsillectomy: an underestimated hazard to the otolaryngologist

Abstract: Mucocutaneous exposure is an important route of transmission of hepatitis viruses and HIV in healthcare workers. Few data exist in the literature on the risk of transconjunctival exposure during many surgical procedures. We investigated the use of eye protection during tonsillectomy and measured the incidence of potential eye splash. No otolaryngologist surveyed routinely used eye protection during tonsillectomy. Splash events occurred in 23 out of 103 tonsillectomies. In all cases the surgeon was unaware of t… Show more

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“…The second phase of the study examined goggles worn by the otolaryngologists during tonsillectomies. Results showed there were splash events in 22% of the procedures, and splashes were more likely during adult tonsillectomies 2 …”
Section: Eye Protection In the Ormentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…The second phase of the study examined goggles worn by the otolaryngologists during tonsillectomies. Results showed there were splash events in 22% of the procedures, and splashes were more likely during adult tonsillectomies 2 …”
Section: Eye Protection In the Ormentioning
confidence: 99%
“…There is an inherent risk of exposure from splatter and splashes during all surgeries, and the mucous membrane tissue of the eyes can be an entry portal for infectious material. Hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV, herpes simplex, Staphylococcus aureus, and adenovirus may be transmitted across the mucocutaneous membrane of the eye (ie, conjunctiva) 1‐5 . Organisms also may enter the eye through contact with respiratory droplets or when individuals touch their eyes with contaminated fingers or objects 1,4,5 .…”
Section: Eye Protection In the Ormentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Schutzbrillen sitzen nicht passgerecht, der Fluid-Shield der Masken reflektiert so stark, dass die Sicht beeinträchtigt ist. Unerwartet hohe Spritzereignisse treten unbemerkt auf, nicht nur bei HNO-Eingriffen [36]. Auch bei der Entscheidung, eine Schutzbrille zu tragen, hilft das Screening, der Operateur muss die Schutzbrille nur bei auffälli-gem Screening tragen.…”
Section: Schleimhautkontaminationunclassified