University And Laboratory

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University and Laboratory

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Medical and science laboratory students who lack the clinical experience and expertise are at risk of sharps cuts from scalpel usage.

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Although the risk of blood-borne infections from a single sharps injury is low, its consequences to an infected medical student can impact their long-term health as well as career-lasting impacts as it may restrict their career pathways.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]

Quick statistics on students injury risks*

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Per 1000 Student-Hours of Dissection[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”21857″ img_size=”100×100″ alignment=”right”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1636589894905{padding-top: 8px !important;}”]Of Medical Students Have Had a Sharps and Needlestick Injury[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”21856″ img_size=”100×100″ alignment=”right”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1636589913018{padding-top: 8px !important;}”]
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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 graduation and loss of productivity

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Career pathways derailment

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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 student compensation, university or non-compliance penalties.

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Preventing Cuts using the Qlicksmart BladeFLASK

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• Removes up to 100 used scalpel blades

• Automatic safety mechanism removes and contains your scalpel blades using only one hand.

• Certified and medically approved sharps container.

• Can be attached to a wall or bench with the reusable Mounting Bracket.

• Dispose by placing it in your medical waste bin.

[/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 are placed in several stationary points within the laboratory, scalpel blade removal can be completed at point of use.[/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]Automatic containment of used scalpel blades ensures that all students are protected from injury.[/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 safety curriculum

• Fast implementation process
• Less training (compared to forceps)
• Compatible with wide range of blades

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