needle stick injury

Best Needle Resistant Gloves

When you’re working with needles, you need to make sure your hands are well protected. That’s why you need the best needle resistant gloves. There are a few things to look for when choosing needle resistant gloves. You want a glove...

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What Is A Needle Stick Injury

A needle stick injury is a percutaneous injury (an injury that occurs when a sharp object pierces the skin) caused by a needle or other sharp object. These injuries often occur in healthcare settings, such as hospitals and clinics, when healthcare...

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Hepatitis C Needle Stick

When most people think of needle stick injuries, they think of those suffered by healthcare workers. However, anyone can be at risk for a needle stick injury, including people who work with or handle needles used for medical purposes. A needle...

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Needle Stick Protocol Labs

Needle Stick Protocol Labs is a research and development company that specializes in the prevention and treatment of needle stick injuries. The company was founded in 2013 by Dr. Ryan Sommers and Dr. David Hirsch. Needle Stick Protocol Labs has developed...

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Needle Stick At Work

Needle Stick At Work

A needle stick injury can occur when a sharp object pierces the skin. This can happen when a healthcare worker accidentally punctures their skin while caring for a patient, or when a person handles a used needle without properly protecting themselves....

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Step On A Needle

Step On A Needle

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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Needle Stick Injury Statistics

Needle Stick Injury Statistics

Needle stick injuries are a common occurrence in the medical field. In fact, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that healthcare workers suffer needle stick injuries at a rate of about 385,000 per year. While many...

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Needle Stick Through Glove

Needle Stick Through Glove

A needle stick injury is a percutaneous injury, or an injury that occurs when a sharp object pierces the skin. These injuries can be caused by needles, scalpels, or other sharp objects. They are a common occupational hazard for healthcare workers,...

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Needle Sticks In Nursing

Needle Sticks In Nursing

Infection prevention is of the utmost importance in the nursing field. One way to prevent the spread of infection is to ensure that nurses use safe injection practices. This includes using needles and syringes that have been properly sterilized and using...

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Stuck By A Needle

Stuck By A Needle

What to do if you’re stuck by a needle If you’re stuck by a needle, the first thing you should do is wash the area with soap and water. You may also want to use an antiseptic to help prevent infection....

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Clean Needle Stick Injury

A clean needle stick injury is a percutaneous injury, or an injury that occurs when a sharp object penetrates the skin. This type of injury can be caused by a number of objects, including needles, scalpels, and pins. Clean needle stick...

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Needle Stick Icd 10

In the health care industry, accidental needle stick injuries (NSIs) are a common occurrence. A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that healthcare workers suffered an estimated 385,000 needle stick injuries in 2010. Of these, about...

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