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Needle injury
I accidentally pricked myself with a two day old syringe that i used for root canal treatment. Should i be worried?
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Go for tetanus injection
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DR MEENU DHIMAN
Endodontist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
Kindly try to get in touch with the patient for whom the needle was used. Take his medical history and proceed accordingly.
In future break the needle soon after use
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Please get a tetanus shot immediately.
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
You can do your blood test hepatitis n all for your mental peace take a tetanus injection
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Hello needle prick injuries are tricky, depending upon the patient on whom the needle was used you can take the call. Tetanus shot is advised , if the patient is healthy with no conditions and you trust the patient then no problem. If not request the patient to get tested for certain conditions like hepatitis etc if not you have to get yourself tested .
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Donât worry but time is of essence here
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Dr. Digvijay Patil
Dentist
19 yrs exp
Nashik
Are you a doctors or patient ? Just check who the needle was used on before. Contact the last person whom and ask his medical history . Followed by blood test and precautionary doses as recommended by the physician
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