Medicine vs Surgery-Gen — Key differences for NEET MDS
Hepatitis B = highest risk of needle stick transmission 30 percent. Hepatitis C = most common cause chronic hepatitis = no vaccine. HIV = lowest needle stick risk 0.3 percent. Post-exposure prophylaxis = within 72 hours ideally 1-2 hours. Universal precautions = treat ALL patients as potentially infectious. Hepatitis B vaccine = 3 doses = 0 1 6 months.
📖 Read full notes →Absorbable sutures = Vicryl polyglactin most common, Catgut natural protein. Non-absorbable = Silk most common non-absorbable, Prolene monofilament, Nylon polyamide. 3-0 to 5-0 most used in oral surgery. Cutting needle = skin oral mucosa. Round needle = internal organs soft tissue. Needle holder = most important instrument. Hemostats = artery forceps.
📖 Read full notes →NEET MDS frequently tests the ability to differentiate between related topics. Understanding the key differences between Hepatitis & HIV and Sutures & Instruments in Medicine vs Surgery-Gen is crucial for scoring well. Questions may test diagnostic features, treatment approaches, or characteristic findings.