Aug 11, 2005 22:17
My friend Lindsay got stuck at work with a dirty needle from a patient with HIV. The radiologist didn't put the needle where he was suppose to and when Lindsay went to clean the biopsy tray she got stuck. I truly don't believe that she will get anything but there is always a chance. Luckily the needle had sat out for a little while and also had been wiped in Formulin, which is used to get core samples for biopsies. This will have helped kill anything on it. The even worse part of all of this is that Lindsay is 8 months pregnant. She is so scared and being very brave. She mentioned she could deal with it if she gets something but she is just so concerned for the baby. They put her on instant medication and she has already started getting nauseated from them. I feel terrible for here.
If anyone out there does pray, please say a prayer for her and her baby.
Thanks