Reduction of needlestick injuries in obstetrics and gynecology trainees and attendings through introduction of blunt needles on labor and delivery unit
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There are an estimated 385,000 accidental needlestick injuries (NSI) of healthcare workers annually in the United States [1]. 16,000 healthcare workers are exposed to HIV through needlestick injuries annually, with even more having exposure to hepatitis B and C [1]. The seroconversion rate for HIV after a single percutaneous exposure has been estimated by the CDC to be approximately 0.3%, hepatitis B 6-30%, and hepatitis C 1.8% [1].
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