A member asked:

What to do if i just got pricked from a needle i used for iv push of ampicillin for a pediatric patient who has uti, d?

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Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Clean needle prick: If the tip of the needle did not come in contact with the patient's bodily fluids then you don't need to do any thing specific. If the needle was "dirty" then washing the wound and notify your infection control person immediately.

Answered 4/26/2014

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