Hi

I hope someone can help me?

When I worked in the NHS some years ago, we had an flow chart for post exposure prophylaxis which said that PEP had to be given within so many hours of a needlestick injury. I think, if I remember rightly, it was 2 hours for the best possible result. In fact, we labelled it as a true emergency in OH terms.

I have now searched the green book, and WHO and find that the recommendation is now 'as soon as possible but within 72 hours'. Is this correct? Would appreciate some advice.

Thanks in anticipation

Jane
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