Postexposure prophylaxis: a guide for prevention of human immunodeficiency virus transmission in orthopedic surgery

Orthopedics. 2008 Apr;31(4):378-82. doi: 10.3928/01477447-20080401-17.

Abstract

Approximately half of orthopedic surgeons reported operating on at least 1 patient with known HIV infection. Knowledge of postexposure prophylaxis guidelines may prevent HIV transmission and avert unnecessary exposure to antiretroviral agents.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-HIV Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Guidelines as Topic
  • HIV
  • HIV Infections* / epidemiology
  • HIV Infections* / prevention & control
  • HIV Infections* / transmission
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional / prevention & control*
  • Orthopedic Procedures*
  • Risk Assessment

Substances

  • Anti-HIV Agents