Needle Stick And Sharp Related Injuries- Ethical Considerations, Prevention, And Management
Issue Details
| Journal ID | 1 |
|---|---|
| Volume | 8 |
| Number | 4 |
| Year | 2018 |
| Issue Date | 2021-11-26 02:06:10 |
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Abstract:
Laboratory and Health care workers (HCW) are exposed to
many occupational related hazards. Both are at considerable
risk of acquiring infections. Needle stick/prick injuries (NSIs)
can lead to blood borne infections such as HIV, Hepatitis B
and Hepatitis C. NSIs are one of the most common biological
hazards inside laboratory. These injuries can be sustained
while handling a sharp or needle and more commonly during
recapping and waste disposal. Risk of transmission after
these injuries from infected patients to HCW are 3-30% for
hepatitis B, 3% for hepatitis C, and 0.3% for HIV1.
Laboratory and Health care workers (HCW) are exposed to
many occupational related hazards. Both are at considerable
risk of acquiring infections. Needle stick/prick injuries (NSIs)
can lead to blood borne infections such as HIV, Hepatitis B
and Hepatitis C. NSIs are one of the most common biological
hazards inside laboratory. These injuries can be sustained
while handling a sharp or needle and more commonly during
recapping and waste disposal. Risk of transmission after
these injuries from infected patients to HCW are 3-30% for
hepatitis B, 3% for hepatitis C, and 0.3% for HIV1.
Published: 2018-10-01
Last Modified: 2021-10-27 01:20:06