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Healthcare workers (HCWs) often have blood exposure during trauma resuscitations. Self-reported barrier precaution (BP) use is higher than observed, with time and cumbersome equipment cited as reasons for noncompliance, indicating inadequate training.

Area of Science:

  • Trauma Care
  • Infection Control
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • Trauma resuscitations carry a high risk of blood and body fluid exposure for healthcare workers (HCWs).
  • Barrier precautions (BPs) are mandated to prevent exposure and blood-borne disease transmission.
  • Reported rates of BP compliance vary widely, with reasons for noncompliance largely unknown.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess self-reported BP usage rates during trauma resuscitations among healthcare professionals.
  • To explore the reasons behind noncompliance with barrier precautions.
  • To compare self-reported BP compliance with observed compliance rates.

Main Methods:

  • A survey on BP usage was distributed to all HCWs involved in trauma resuscitations at a Level I trauma center.

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  • The survey included surgical residents, emergency medicine residents, attending faculty, and nursing staff.
  • 161 surveys were distributed, and 123 were returned for analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • 93% of HCWs reported at least one exposure to blood or body fluids.
    • Significant variation in BP use was reported, with low rates for eyewear, gowns, and masks even among those reporting "all the time" use.
    • The primary reasons for noncompliance were time constraints (61%) and cumbersome BPs (29%).
    • Observed compliance rates were significantly lower than self-reported rates for all BPs except gloves.

    Conclusions:

    • The wide variation in BP use and the discrepancy between self-reported and observed compliance highlight potential issues with current educational strategies.
    • Current educational approaches may be inadequate in ensuring consistent and effective use of barrier precautions during trauma resuscitations.
    • Further investigation into improving BP adherence is warranted to enhance HCW safety.