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Circumstances for risk exposures through contact with fluids.
| Circumstance* |
Total number exposed (n = 161) |
|
|---|---|---|
| n | Percentage | |
| Venous sample collection | 11 | 6.8 |
| Lumbar tap | 20 | 12.4 |
| Intubations for endoscopy | 26 | 16.2 |
| Minor surgery | 10 | 6.2 |
| Various nursing procedures on the wards | 24 | 14.9 |
| Cleaning materials and surfaces | 27 | 16.9 |
| Delivery | 31 | 19.3 |
| Major surgery | 23 | 14.3 |
Some had>1 circumstance.
