Question

A junior doctor sustains a needlestick from a patient known to be HIV-positive presenting within 1 hour. What is the appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Offer HIV PEP as soon as possible

Answer

No action if injury is superficial

Answer

Wait for baseline HIV test results first

Answer

Start antibiotics

Answer

Schedule clinic review in 48 hours only

Practice question

A junior doctor sustains a needlestick from a patient known to be HIV-positive presenting within 1 hour. What is the appropriate action?