Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

AIDS/HIV: implications for speech-language pathologists and audiologists

    ASHA
    |December 1, 1990
    PubMed
    Summary

    Healthcare workers face minimal risk of acquiring Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) from clients. Following universal precautions for blood and body fluid exposure, particularly from needle-stick injuries, is key to preventing Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) transmission.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same journal

    American Speech and Hearing Association.

    ASHA·2010
    Same journal

    Philosophies and goals of the ASHA Black Caucus.

    ASHA·2010
    Same journal

    The role of ASHA in social, political, and moral activities.

    ASHA·2010
    Same journal

    Social and political involvement of the American Speech and Hearing Association.

    ASHA·2010
    Same journal

    Newborns as clients: net resources of interest.

    ASHA·1999
    Same journal

    When student and supervisor disagree about patient care.

    ASHA·1999

    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Public Health
    • Occupational Safety

    Background:

    • Recent advancements in understanding AIDS/HIV pathogenesis and treatment.
    • Public concern and myths surrounding AIDS/HIV transmission require clarification.
    • Previous guidelines for healthcare providers were more stringent than current recommendations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide an update on AIDS/HIV pathogenesis and management.
    • To clarify the risks of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) transmission to healthcare workers.
    • To disseminate current guidelines for preventing AIDS/HIV transmission in healthcare settings.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
    • Analysis of relevant AIDS/HIV literature.
    • Consultation with the American College Health Association Task Force on AIDS.

    Main Results:

    • Human service providers have a low risk of contracting AIDS/HIV from clients.
    • Transmission risk is primarily linked to exposure to blood, body fluids with visible blood, and needle-stick injuries.
    • Universal Precautions are recommended when exposure to blood or body fluids containing visible blood is anticipated.

    Conclusions:

    • Current guidelines emphasize Universal Precautions, relaxing previous stringent measures for all body fluid contact.
    • Practitioners should follow guidelines similar to Hepatitis B prevention.
    • Proper disposal of infectious materials and consulting manufacturer instructions for equipment are advised.

    Related Experiment Videos