Te Whatu Ora, the public health agency of the New Zealand government, has given their nurses and midwives SnapIT Ampoule Openers to reduce their risk of ampoule cuts.
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Personal Story: Sharps Injury As A New Operating Room Nurse
Sharps injuries can happen anytime in the operating room. We’ve recently gotten in touch with a nurse that had a sharps cut when they were just starting out.
What Nurses Need To Know About Sharps Injuries
Sharp injuries has always been a concern in the healthcare industry and in particular, nurses. Nurses are at high risk of being exposed to sharps, including needles, scalpels,
Sharps Injuries in Podiatry
Podiatry, the study and treatment of conditions affecting the feet and lower legs, involves the use of sharp instruments, such as scalpels, needles, and forceps, which can pose
Guide On How To Safely Open Ampoules
Ampoules are small glass containers used to store liquid medications and other substances that are sensitive to light and air. Due to their small size and the sharp
Scalpel Cuts in the Manufacturing Industry
Scalpel blades are also used in a variety of industries outside of the medical industry, particularly in manufacturing. These are used for precision cutting tasks, such as cutting
How Dentists Stop Glass Ampoules Injuries
Dentists often use local anaesthetics and pharmaceuticals that come in glass ampoules for procedures and operations. It has been found that more than 50% of ampoule users have
Medical Examiners: Risk of Injuries and Infections
Medical examiners, also known as forensic pathologists, investigate deaths if they are deemed unusual or suspicious. However, it is not always known at the time of death if