Infectious Disease

Online and print resources for management of Infectious Disease. 

Blood Borne Viruses and Post Exposure Prophylaxis Guidelines

There is a folder with printed guidelines, pathology request forms and other resources near the In-Charge desk.  

PEP for Non-Occupational exposures in Western NSW LHD Emergency Departments: Summary and Flow Diagram

ashm PEP Guidelines: PEP after non-occupational and occupational exposure to HIV

Prescribing PEP:

Truvada (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and emtricitabine) is available as a 7-day starter pack in Dubbo ED.  Prescribe in eMR and request Bed Manager/AFHM to retrieve from After-hours Pharmacy.  

A full 30-day course must be prescribed by a S100 provider, which may be a GP, or via the Sexual Health Clinics.  

Truvada information sheet can be found here.