Emergency Physicians Monthly - March 27, 2015 - By Christina Shenv
"Emergency medicine is dangerous work. Here’s a rundown of some of the greatest infection threats and their appropriate prophylactic agents
As emergency physicians we are exposed to patients with a host of different infections, and sometimes are required to take post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent infection. Here is a look at some of the risks we encounter and the more common testing and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) agents you might need to know, either for your own practice as a healthcare provider (HCP)2, or for board exams."
- H.I.V.
- Hepatitis C (HCV)
- Hepatitis B (HBV)
- Bordatella Pertussis
- Meningococcemia
- Anthrax
http://www.epmonthly.com/departments/subspecialties/toxicology/post-exposure-prophylaxis/