Blood Spillage

Blood spillage may occur because a laboratory sample breaks in the phlebotomy area or during transportation, or because there is excessive bleeding during

1. BLOOD SPIILAGE By: Abhay Rajpoot

2. Prompt management of blood spills to stop infectious agents spreading from the environment to people. SPILLS MANAGEMENT

3. Breaking of lab sample while handling and transportation. Excessive bleeding during any procedure. CAUSES OF BLOOD SPILL

4. To prevent infection. PURPOSE:

5. Spillages of blood/body fluids must be cleaned up as soon as possible. RESPONSIBILITIES:

6. 1. Isolate the area. 2. Always wear gloves and other personal protective equipment as required. 3. Pour 1% sodium hypochlorite solution over the spillage. 4. Cover the area with appropriate absorbent like, news paper, tissue paper , cotton , gamjee pad. MANAGEMENT

7. 5. Wait for 10-15 minutes for complete absorption. 6. Clean up spill using paper and discard the material in a yellow bag. 7. Ensure the area is thoroughly cleaned with the soap and detergent. CONTI……