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Occupational Postexposure ProphylaxisLesson 3. Occupational Postexposure Prophylaxis
Learning Objective Performance Indicators
- Discuss risk for occupational acquisition of HIV with a needlestick injury
- State the rationale for using occupational HIV postexposure prophylaxis (PEP)
- Describe current indications for the use of occupational HIV PEP, including strategies for risk assessment following an occupational exposure
- Summarize recommended antiretroviral therapy regimens and duration of therapy for occupational HIV PEP
- List recommended clinical and laboratory monitoring following occupational exposure to HIV
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Learning Objective Performance Indicators
- Discuss risk for occupational acquisition of HIV with a needlestick injury
- State the rationale for using occupational HIV postexposure prophylaxis (PEP)
- Describe current indications for the use of occupational HIV PEP, including strategies for risk assessment following an occupational exposure
- Summarize recommended antiretroviral therapy regimens and duration of therapy for occupational HIV PEP
- List recommended clinical and laboratory monitoring following occupational exposure to HIV
Activities in this Lesson
- Quick ReferenceOccupational Postexposure Prophylaxis Core Concepts
- Introduction
- Rationale for Occupational HIV PEP
- Risk Assessment of the Occupational Exposure Event
- Recommended Initial Steps Following An Exposure Event
- Recommended Antiretroviral Regimens for Occupational HIV PEP
- Obtaining Expert Consultation for Occupational HIV PEP
- Baseline Evaluation and Counseling for Health Care Worker
- Follow-Up of Health Care Worker After Exposure Event
- Summary Points
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