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Blood and body fluid exposure during vascular cases
| Operation type | Number of cases (%) | Blood/body fluid splash (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasses | Mask | ||
| Amputation | 23 (22) | 23 (100) | 18 (78) |
| Aortofemoral | 3 (3) | 3 (100) | 3 (100) |
| CEA | 19 (18) | 12 (63) | 2 (11) |
| AAA | 17 (17) | 13 (76) | 13 (76) |
| AV – fistula | 8 (8) | 5 (63) | 0 (0) |
| CAPD catheter | 10 (10) | 5 (50) | 3 (33) |
| Embolectomy | 3 (3) | 3 (100) | 1 (33) |
| Femerodistal | 3 (3) | 0 (0) | 1 (33) |
| Iliofemoral | 6 (6) | 5 (83) | 3 (50) |
| Varicose veins | 11 (11) | 8 (73) | 3 (27) |
| Total | 103 (100) | 81 (79) | 48 (47) |
