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we still refer to the 'golden hour' PEP is most effective within the first hour, reducing risk of seroconversion by up to 80%, this percentage reduces with time, and PEP is given up to 7 days after an injury.

Will have a look for the refernce and let you know

Tracy

Tracy Huguenel, RGN, SCPHN (OH)
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From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of JANE COOMBS
Sent: 24 May 2011 15:17
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Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Time for PEP

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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