Lancet needle stick injuries are a common hazard for healthcare workers. A lancet is a small, pointed needle that is used to prick the skin to draw blood. Lancet needle stick injuries can occur when a healthcare worker accidentally stabs themselves...
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Needle Stick No Blood
A needle stick is when a needle pierces the skin. It can happen during a medical procedure, such as when a doctor or nurse draws blood, or when a person is using a needle to inject drugs. Needle sticks can sometimes...
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One of the most common injuries a person can suffer is stepping on a needle. While this may seem like a relatively minor injury, it can actually be quite serious. If you step on a needle, it is important to clean...
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Did you know that there are over 700,000 needle stick injuries that occur in the United States each year? That’s a lot of people who are at risk for contracting bloodborne illnesses, such as HIV and hepatitis C. Needle stick injuries...
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It’s every sewist’s nightmare – stepping on a sewing needle. But what should you do if it happens? If you step on a sewing needle, the first thing you should do is clean the wound. Wash it with soap and water,...
Continue reading...Superficial Needle Stick Injury No Blood
A superficial needle stick injury is a wound caused by a sharp object that penetrates the skin but does not break the surface of the skin. A needle stick injury is a common type of workplace injury. Needle stick injuries can...
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