Freedom of Choice - Staff Safety
STAFF SAFETY is a prerequisite for PATIENT SAFETY
Don't be forced to use Safety Scalpels if you don't think they're the best option.
There is a research that shows a safety scalpel is not as safe as Qlicksmart scalpel blade removers with a passing tray. With safety scalpels, nurses are in danger if the surgeons forget to retract the sharp blade, and vice versa.
It is worse for the non-retractable safety scalpel, as the danger remains present until the disposable scalpel is safely disposed of.
Click here for Full Article - "'Scalpel safety': Modeling the effectiveness of different safety devices' ability to reduce scalpel blade injuries" (PDF)
Ÿ Normal plastic disposable scalpels do not comply with any regulations.
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Ÿ Safety scalpels are 2nd rate active safety devices - not automatic.
Ÿ Qlicksmart scalpel blade removers are 1st rate safety devices - automatic containment/disposal.
Qlicksmart scalpel blade removers used with a passing tray is at least as safe and up to 5 TIMES SAFER than Safety Scalpels.
1. “CDC (Centre for Disease Control and Prevention) Sharps Injury Prevention Workbook 2008.” from http://www.cdc.gov/SharpsSafety/index.html
2. Jagger, J., M. Bentley, et al. (1998) “A study of patterns and prevention of blood exposures in OR personnel.” AORN Journal 67(5): 979-81, 983-4, 986-7 passim.
3. Eisenstein, H. C. and D. A. Smith (1992). “Epidemiology of reported sharps injuries in a tertiary care hospital.” J Hosp Infect 20(4): 271-80.
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Alarming Statistics:
Ÿ 8-11% of sharps injuries are caused by scalpel blades1,2
Ÿ Scalpel injury rates are 200 times higher than sharps injuries involving syringes3
Safety Products for your workplace
Qlicksmart BladeFLASK
Single-handed scalpel blade removal with a simple 'push and click' action
Qlicksmart BladeCASSETTE
Remove and contain used scalpel blades in sterile operating environments
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