According to the EORNA Best Practice for the prevention of sharps injuries, perioperative staff should make sure to reduce the risk of injuries posed by medical sharps by implementing safe sharps practices such as the use to safety-engineered devices. These measures should include: Medical devices incorporating safety engineered mechanisms Effective training for staff in their …
Sharps Injuries and the COVID-19 Pandemic
What research conducted throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has shown us about sharps injuries in Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. Key Points According to a 2021 European Biosafety Network study, sharps injuries surged by 23% during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Royal College of Nursing’s report found that the number of sharps …
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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, and other sharp objects, in their daily work routines. This can result in serious and potentially life-threatening injuries, as well as emotional and psychological trauma. In this …
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 materials for electronics, automotive parts and upholstery, textile, and other products. Here are some ways scalpel blades are used in industrial manufacturing: Electronics Manufacturing: Scalpel blades …
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 the deceased has a bloodborne infection or virus. This is why all bodies should be considered as potentially infectious and standard precautions should always be adopted, regardless …
Skin Deep – Sharps Cuts in Dermatology
As dermatologists are often required to do operative procedures, sharps injuries occur and can have significant consequences. Sharps Injuries in Dermatology In a recent survey of dermatology trainees in London (United Kingdom), 70% indicated that they have experienced a sharps injury, with 13.3% of which were from a scalpel blade (1). Similarly, 85.1% of dermatology …
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