Frequency of needle stick injuries among health care workers of Ardebil University of medical science hospitalsand factors affected it. [PDF]
Background and objectives; Needle stick injury (NSI) is the most dangerous event that can be threat Health care workers (HCWs), and is responsible for 80-90 percent of infectious agents’ transmission to HCWs.
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Have legislative interventions impacted the incidence of needlestick injuries? [PDF]
, 2019 Introduction: The aim of this study was to examine the impact the EU Directive for the Prevention of Sharps injuries had on the incidence of needlestick injuries (NSI) in Ireland.
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Needlestick injuries in nursing and laboratory personnel
, 1990 This study was designed to increase understanding of needlestick injuries in order to make recommendations for appropriate preventive measures. -- Needlestick injury rates for the period 1985-1989 were calculated for nursing and laboratory employees at ...
James, Bonita Maria
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Needlestick injuries in the aesthetic clinic: risk of exposure and prevention
, 2017 Sharps injuries are one of the main occupational hazards experienced by health professionals. In all health-care settings, there is the risk of occupational exposure to blood-borne infections, from either a needlestick injury or a splash from blood or ...
Bev Kelly, Lindsey Mcenroe
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Raising awareness of needlestick injuries in healthcare settings. [PDF]
, 2015 At the 5th POINTERS conference held in Cardiff City Hall, in December 2014, healthcare professionals from the fields of infection control, bloodborne virus transmission prevention and occupational convened.
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The Knowledge, Attitude, and Perception of Needlestick Injuries Among Dental Students in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Survey. [PDF]
Cureus, 2023 Thekkiniyakath Ali AS +6 more
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What is the impact of needlestick and sharps injuries among hospital staff in the U.S.? [PDF]
, 2016 The topic explored in this study pertains to needlestick and sharps occupational injuries among hospital staff in the United States. Health care workers are exposed to over 20 blood-borne pathogens in their work environment.
Sakandar, Omiara
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Risk of needlestick injuries in medical school
, 2008 Einleitung: Medizinisches Personal ist dem Risiko ausgesetzt, sich an kontaminierten Instrumenten zu verletzen. Nadelstichverletzungen (NSV) können zu ernsthaften und möglicherweise schwerwiegenden Infektionen wie Hepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV) und
Rabenau, Holger, Wicker, Sabine
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BMC Health Services ResearchBackground Needlestick and sharp injuries (NSIs) among healthcare workers (HCWs) are a significant concern in infection prevention. This study analyzes the incidence and characteristics of NSIs at Queen Mary Hospital and assesses the effectiveness of ...
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Needlestick and Sharps Injury Prevention
OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 2004 Every day while caring for patients, nurses are at risk to exposure to bloodborne pathogens potentially resulting in infections such as HIV or hepatitis B and C. These exposures, while preventable, are often accepted as being a part of the job. In the United States, needlestick injuries have begun to decrease from an estimated one million exposures per
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