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September 5th, 2011
Last night I was helping some paramedics attend to a causlty who had suffered a heart attack. He was in his 60's. When they left there was some rubbish lying around so I helped clean it up. Some of the items were the lancets used to measure blood glucose or similar device.

At the time I did not notice a prick but today there is a slight discomfort to the tip of my index finger and it is tender to touch or massage the area.

Am I just being paranoid I dont know, but it is definantly starting to get me worried.

What should I do??? What are the chances of something being transferred? Any other options???
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jasonthomas
replied September 5th, 2011
also this was the only "sharps" items that I can recall the rest was just paper or plastic from dressings and what not
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Cheya100
replied October 4th, 2011
someone can never be too careful.it would be in your best interest to go to the doctor for a check up. if something is wrong and they catch it early it can mean the diffirence between life and death. but dont worry, you should be fine though Smile
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