Needlestick injury

2015 ◽  
pp. 108-110
Author(s):  
Andrew Stewart
Keyword(s):  
Needlestick Injury

Epidemiology of needlestick injuries among health-care workers in Awassa City, Southern Ethiopia

2010 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moges Tadesse ◽  
Takele Tadesse
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Needlestick Injury ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Needlestick Injuries ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Workers

Accidental needlestick injuries sustained by health-care workers are a common occupational hazard and a public health issue in health-care settings. An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted and 30.9% of health-care workers had experienced at least one needlestick injury in the previous year.

Needle covers reduce needlestick injury

1993 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Graham D. Wright ◽  
Julie-Anne Farrer
Keyword(s):  
Needlestick Injury

Randomized Prospective Study of the Impact of Three Needleless Intravenous Systems on Needlestick Injury Rates

1996 ◽  
Vol 17 (12) ◽  
pp. 803-808
Author(s):  
Paul B. L'Ecuyer ◽  
Elizabeth Owens Schwab ◽  
Elizabeth Iademarco ◽  
Norma Barr ◽  
Elizabeth A. Aton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Control Area ◽  
Needlestick Injury ◽  
Pathogen Transmission ◽  
Needlestick Injuries ◽  
Injury Rates ◽  
Rate Ratios ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

AbstractObjective:To determine the impact of three needleless intravenous systems on needlestick injury rates.Design:Randomized controlled trial.Setting:1,000-bed tertiary-care Midwestern hospital.Participants:Nursing personnel from general medical, general surgical, and intensive-care units.Interventions:From June 1992 through March 1994, a metal blunt cannula (MBC), two-way valve (2-way), and plastic blunt cannula (PBC) were introduced into three study areas, and needlestick injury rates were compared to three control areas using traditional needled devices.Results:24 and 29 needlestick injuries were reported in study and control areas. Intravenous-therapy-related injuries comprised 45.8% and 57.1% of injuries in each area. Thirty-seven percent and 20.7% of study and control area needlestick injuries were considered to pose a high risk of bloodborne infection. The 2-way group had similar rates of total and intravenous-related needlestick injuries compared to control groups. The PBC group had lower rates of total and intravenous-related needlestick injuries per 1,000 patient-days (rate ratios [RR], 0.32 and 0.24; 95°% confidence intervals [CI95], 0.12-0.81 and 0.09-0.61;P=.02 andP=.003, respectively) and per 1,000 productive hours worked (RR, 0.11 and 0.08; CI95, 0.01-0.92 and 0.010.69;P=.03 andP=.005, respectively) compared to controls.Conclusions:Needlestick injuries continued in study areas despite the introduction of needleless devices, and risks of bloodborne pathogen transmission were similar to control areas. The PBC device group noted lower rates of needlestick injuries compared to controls, but there were problems with product acceptance, correct product use, and continued traditional device use in study areas. Low needlestick injury rates make interpretations difficult. Further studies of safety devices are needed and should attempt greater control of worker behavior to aid interpretation.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Sensitization Program on Occupational Health Hazards for Nursing and Allied Health Care Workers in a Tertiary Health Care Setting

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manisha Naithani ◽  
Meenakshi Khapre ◽  
Rajesh Kathrotia ◽  
Puneet Kumar Gupta ◽  
Vandana Kumar Dhingra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Needlestick Injury ◽  
Incident Reporting ◽  
Health Hazards ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Care Workers

Background: Occupational health hazard pertaining to health care providers is one of the neglected areas that need serious attention. Any compromise in their safety would result in reduction in workforce, which may affect patient care, keeping in mind the wide gap between the required number and actual health care workers (HCWs) available in the world over.Aim: This study was undertaken to evaluate the change in knowledge through a sensitization training program on occupational health hazards and vaccination for HCWs.Materials and Methods: Participants of the study included nursing and allied HCWs of a tertiary care health institute in Uttarakhand, India. Multiple training sessions, each of around 180 min, were held periodically in small groups with 20–40 participants over 2 years. Participants were assessed with pretest and posttest questionnaires, and feedback was taken. Questionnaires comprised three categories: general safety and ergonomics, biological hazards, and chemical and radiation hazards. Data of incident reporting for needlestick injury from 2017 to 2019 were retrieved. All data were compiled in Excel sheet and analyzed.Results: A total of 352 participants were included in the study. Mean ± SD for pretest and posttest scores were 5.3 ± 2.13 and 11.22 ± 2.15, respectively. There was considerable improvement in knowledge, which was found to be statistically significant with p-value of 0.001 for all categories. Participants in their feedback suggested for inclusion of psychosocial aspect in further training programs.Conclusion: Low baseline knowledge prior to attending the course highlights a need for an intervention through such structured sensitization program to create awareness and educate HCWs on common occupational health hazards and vaccination. Statistically significant improvement in posttest knowledge highlights effectiveness of the training program. A drastic rise in incident reporting for needlestick injury reflects fairly good impact of training program. Regular and appropriate form of training can reduce injuries resulting from occupational hazards and ensure healthy workforce contributing toward a positive impact on national economy.

scholarly journals NEEDLESTICK INJURY AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL, KERALA

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (82) ◽  
pp. 4846-4850 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chintha Sujatha ◽  
Jacquilene Vadasseril ◽  
Govind Jayaprakash ◽  
John K. Joy
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Needlestick Injury ◽  
Care Hospital

scholarly journals HIV: Infection Control Issues For Oral Healthcare Personnel

2007 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Geza T. Terezhalmy ◽  
Michaell A. Huber
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Exposure ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Healthcare Setting ◽  
Essential Elements ◽  
Needlestick Injury ◽  
Healthcare Personnel ◽  
Emotional Impact ◽  
Control Plan ◽  
Exposure Prevention

Abstract Aim To present the essential elements of an infection control/exposure control plan in the oral healthcare setting with emphasis on HIV infection. Methods and Materials A comprehensive review of the literature was conducted with special emphasis on HIV-related infection control issues in the oral healthcare setting. Results Currently available knowledge related to HIV-related infection control issues is supported by data derived from well-conducted trials or extensive, controlled observations, or, in the absence of such data, by best-informed, most authoritative opinion available. Conclusion Essential elements of an effective HIV-related infection control plan include: (1) education and training related to the etiology and epidemiology of HIV infection and exposure prevention; (2) plans for the management of oral healthcare personnel potentially exposed to HIV and for the follow-up of oral healthcare personnel exposed to HIV; and (3) a policy for work restriction of HIV-positive oral healthcare personnel. Clinical Significance While exposure prevention remains the primary strategy for reducing occupational exposure to HIV, knowledge about potential risks and concise written procedures that promote a seamless response following occupational exposure can greatly reduce the emotional impact of an accidental needlestick injury. Citation Huber MA, Terezhalmy GT. HIV: Infection Control Issues For Oral Healthcare Personnel. J Contemp Dent Pract 2007 March;(8)3:001-012.

Late Appearance of Hepatitis C Virus RNA After Needlestick Injury: Necessity for a More Intensive Follow-Up

2009 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 299-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norbert H. Gruener ◽  
Malte Heeg ◽  
Martin Obermeier ◽  
Axel Ulsenheimer ◽  
Bijan Raziorrouh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis C Virus ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Needlestick Injury ◽  
Hepatitis C Virus Rna ◽  
Virus Rna

Wounds, fractures, and orthopaedics

2020 ◽  
pp. 408-518
Author(s):  
Jonathan P. Wyatt ◽  
Robert G. Taylor ◽  
Kerstin de Wit ◽  
Emily J. Hotton ◽  
Robin J. Illingworth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Injury ◽  
Forearm Fracture ◽  
Soft Tissue Injury ◽  
Hip Dislocation ◽  
Humeral Fracture ◽  
Shaft Fracture ◽  
Tendon Injury ◽  
Needlestick Injury ◽  
Carpal Injury ◽  
Bites And Stings

This chapter in the Oxford Handbook of Emergency Medicine investigates wounds, fractures, and orthopaedics in the emergency department (ED). It reviews classification and assessment of skin wounds, puncture wounds, and foreign bodies, and discusses wound cleaning, closure, aftercare, infected wounds, bites and stings, tetanus, and needlestick injury. It explores fractures, including open (compound) fracture and dislocation (and subluxation), casts and their problems, and osteoporosis, as well as soft tissue injury, physiotherapy in the ED, and fracture clinic and alternatives. It describes different areas of fracture and injury in detail, including hand, thumb, scaphoid, and carpal injury, Colles’ fracture, Smith’s fracture, Barton’s and reverse Barton’s fracture, wrist injury, forearm fracture, elbow injury, humeral fracture, shoulder dislocation, clavicle injury, neck injury, facial wounds, pelvic fracture, hip dislocation, sacral and coccygeal fracture, femur fracture, knee injury, tibial and fibular shaft fracture, pretibial laceration, calf and Achilles tendon injury, ankle injury, foot fracture and dislocation, toe injury, low back pain, arthritis, and eponymous fractures.

Needlestick injury: tips to promote prevention

2006 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-19
Author(s):  
Jimmy Stuart
Keyword(s):  
Needlestick Injury
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