RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Canadian Association of General Surgeons position statement: recommendations for surgeons with blood-borne communicable diseases
JF Canadian Journal of Surgery
JO CAN J SURG
FD Canadian Medical Association
SP 83
OP 86
DO 10.1503/cjs.007615
VO 59
IS 2
A1 Sean Cleary
A1 Karen Doucette
A1 Christopher J. Doig
A1 Carla Coffin
A1 David Grant
A1 Elijah Dixon
YR 2016
UL http://canjsurg.ca/content/59/2/83.abstract
AB The potential for transmission of hematogenously transmitted pathogens during exposure-prone procedures is a clinically important concern to both patients and surgeons. There is inconsistency among regulatory bodies in Canada regarding the management of infection risk among surgeons, particularly with regard to screening and the postexposure management of infected surgeons. The Canadian Association of General Surgeons commissioned a task force to review the evidence regarding the management of blood-borne pathogens and transmission risk during surgical procedures. The results of this review indicate a need for several jurisdictions to update their guidelines to reflect current evidence-based practices.