Transcription of Appendix 7 HIV Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) …
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ToolkitEMI Guidelines - Appendix 7 HIV Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) (updated June 2018)-36-HIV Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)Key consider PEP if within 72 hours of first dose of PEP should be given as soon as possible - within 2 hours if risk based on type of exposure and what is known about source (consider risk of HBV and HCV also seerelevant appendices) source if with senior doctor in emergency medicine or HIV specialist if unsure how to PEP blood and starter follow up at ID or GUM clinic before starter pack runs no unprotected sex for 3 the patient management form ( Appendix 1) it will serve as a checklistIntroductionThe use of Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) against HIV infection dates back to the early 1990s, when only limited antiviral treatment for chronic infection was available.
EMI Guidelines - Appendix 7 HIV Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) (updated June 2018) toolIt-38-It is generally recommended that HIV PEP is only offered when the estimated transmission risk is 1 in 1000 or greater, but all cases are considered on a case-by-case basis.4 PEP can be considered in those with a risk of between 1 in …
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