Chapter 21 - HIV, hepatitis and other blood-borne pathogens. This chapter expands on the OSHA Blood-borne Pathogen Standard and explains how you should reduce your risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. You will learn about HIV, hepatitis, and other blood-borne infections, about reporting guidelines, and about educating patients on minimizing the risk of transmission. You will also be introduced to issues associated with terminal illnesses such as AIDS. | Chapter 21 PowerPoint® to accompany Second Edition Ramutkowski Booth Pugh Thompson Whicker Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. Medical Assisting Chapter 21 Objectives: 21-1 Describe ways in which blood-borne pathogens can be transmitted. 21-2 Explain why strict adherence to Universal Precautions is essential in preventing the spread of infection. 21-3 Describe the symptoms of hepatitis and AIDS. 21-4 List and describe the blood tests used to diagnose HIV infections. HIV, Hepatitis, and Other Blood-borne Pathogens Objectives (cont.) 21-5 Identify chronic disorders often found in patients who have AIDS. 21-6 Compare and contrast drugs used to treat AIDS/HIV infection. 21-7 Describe the symptoms of infection by other common blood-borne pathogens. HIV, Hepatitis, and Other Blood-borne Pathogens Objectives (cont.) 21-8 Explain how to educate patients about minimizing the risks of transmitting blood-borne . | Chapter 21 PowerPoint® to accompany Second Edition Ramutkowski Booth Pugh Thompson Whicker Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. Medical Assisting Chapter 21 Objectives: 21-1 Describe ways in which blood-borne pathogens can be transmitted. 21-2 Explain why strict adherence to Universal Precautions is essential in preventing the spread of infection. 21-3 Describe the symptoms of hepatitis and AIDS. 21-4 List and describe the blood tests used to diagnose HIV infections. HIV, Hepatitis, and Other Blood-borne Pathogens Objectives (cont.) 21-5 Identify chronic disorders often found in patients who have AIDS. 21-6 Compare and contrast drugs used to treat AIDS/HIV infection. 21-7 Describe the symptoms of infection by other common blood-borne pathogens. HIV, Hepatitis, and Other Blood-borne Pathogens Objectives (cont.) 21-8 Explain how to educate patients about minimizing the risks of transmitting blood-borne infections to others. 21-9 Describe special issues you may encounter when dealing with patients who have terminal illnesses. HIV, Hepatitis, and Other Blood-borne Pathogens Introduction What you will learn: HIV, hepatitis, and other blood-borne infections Expansion on OSHA blood-borne pathogen standards and how to reduce your risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Issues associated with terminal illnesses such as AIDS Transmission of Blood-borne Pathogens Blood-borne pathogens are disease-causing microorganisms carried in the host’s blood. Transmission from one host to another through contact with infected blood, tissue, body fluids, or mucous membranes. Transmission Agents Blood Blood products Human tissue Semen Vaginal secretions Saliva from dental procedures. Cerebrospinal fluid Synovial fluid Pleural fluid Peritoneal fluid Pericardial fluid Amniotic fluid The Centers for Disease Control and Preventions has identified specific substances that can serve as transmission .
