Conference on Prevention of Transmission of Bloodborne
Pathogens in Surgery and Obstetrics
CDC and the American College of Surgeons will cosponsor a
conference, "Prevention of Transmission of Bloodborne Pathogens in
Surgery and Obstetrics," February 13-15, 1994, in Atlanta. The
conference will provide information about the risk for transmission
of bloodborne pathogens, including human immunodeficiency virus and
hepatitis B and C viruses, during surgical and obstetric procedures
and describe methods to reduce that risk.
Abstracts will be accepted on the following topics: risk for
transmission of bloodborne pathogens to health-care workers and
patients in surgical and obstetric suites; new devices, techniques,
and personal-protection equipment that decrease occupational
exposure in surgical and obstetric suites; additional prevention
measures (e.g., vaccination and postexposure management); and
methods to conduct and evaluate studies of risk and prevention
measures. The deadline for receipt of abstracts is October 31,
1993.
Additional information is available from John P. Lynch,
Organization Department, American College of Surgeons, 55 East Erie
Street, Chicago, IL 60611-2797; telephone (312) 664-4050.
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