The alarming increase in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, expected to reach 40 million cases worldwide by the year 2000, has enormous impact on the otolaryngologist, since up to 70% of HIV-positive patients present with head and neck symptoms. Parenteral and nonparenteral acquisition of HIV has been documented with seroconversion from needle sticks estimated at 1 for every 200 exposures. The rate of compliance with universal precautions is found to be reported as low as 16%. In 1993, over 1400 patients with HIV were admitted to Kings County Hospital Center. There were 165 reported cases of sharp injuries of which 4 were scalpel related and 17 were suture needle related. We surveyed HIV safety experiences at five hospitals emphasizing operating room procedures, including instrument handling, gloving, elimination of excess equipment and personnel, utilization of nonsharp instruments, and team discipline. Preventive measures are recommended to help minimize inadvertent sharp injuries.
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