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I fell off with bike with my friend.we got treatment.my friend & i got bleeding and stitches & the nurse didnt change the glove while dresing? risk?
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They should have: Each patient should get separate set of gloves. The risk of blood to blood transmission is always there when gloves that are contaminated with blood are used from one patient to another. Infections can be transmitted.
Answered 8/15/2014
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Yes.: Yes, there is a risk, especially if the nurse kept the same gloves on while handling different patients - she is transferring germs from one person to another. That said, if your wounds are healing well without swelling, tenderness, warmth, redness or drainage, then no worries. If ANY of these occur, however, do get checked immediately. Hope that helps. Thanks.
Answered 8/15/2014
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