Podiatry

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Podiatry

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Podiatrists use scalpels every day during patient care, and run the risk of a scalpel injury without the correct equipment and work practices.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Podiatrists are one of the most frequent users of scalpel blades in the medical profession. Removing scalpel blades without the right tool increase our chances of a sharps injury significantly. In the best case, a sharps cut can lead to delays or blood tests being required. At worst, you are risking surgery, a blood-borne infection, and costly rehabilitation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]

Where Do Scalpel Cuts Occur?

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Scalpel Cuts Can Cause:

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Blood-borne infection such as HBV, HCV, or HIV

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Severed digital nerve and/or tendon

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Psychological distress and/or trauma

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Delayed procedures and loss of productivity

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Costs for an uncomplicated scalpel injury

US$ 550 – US$ 3000

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Cost if the injury requires surgery and rehab

US$ 15000 – US$ 100000

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In addition to the post-exposure management costs, there may be hidden costs such as workers compensation, retraining, or non-compliance penalties.

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Preventing Cuts using the Qlicksmart BladeFLASK

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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”21843″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Qlicksmart BladeFLASKs are a quick and simple way to remove scalpel blades.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”21839″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]With the mounting bracket, the BladeFLASKs can be placed on stations, trolleys, or benches.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”21840″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]The BladeFLASK is easy to use with just one hand. A quick “push, click, and pull” action is all you need to do to remove and contain used scalpel blades.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”21842″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]They work within your standard operating procedures

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