نتایج جستجو برای: needlestick injury

تعداد نتایج: 318148  

2015
Jasmina Vraneš Ivana Lukšić Jasna Knežević Sunčanica Ljubin-Sternak

A rare form of extragenital gonococcal infection was recorded after accidental exposure in laboratory during the identification of Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Three days after needlestick injury, on the left index finger of exposed technician very painful abscess developed. Beside local symptoms presented on the finger, fever or any other signs or symptoms of infection have not been observed. Oral a...

Journal: :BMJ 2001
B Evans W Duggan J Baker M Ramsay D Abiteboul

The transmission of bloodborne viruses to healthcare workers can have serious consequences not only for clinical practice but also, because of the requirements of health and safety legislation, for their employers. In spite of guidance and education, however, many healthcare workers continue to be exposed to bloodborne viruses from percutaneous, mucocutaneous, or other injuries. An enhanced sys...

H Khademrezaeian , M Asadpour , M Rezaeian ,

  Background: Health care workers occupationally are exposed to blood and other body fluids which might increase their risk of acquiring blood-borne pathogens and psychological stress . The aim of the present study was to determine the lifetime occupational exposure to needlestick injuries and body fluids among doctors and medical students in Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences (2009)...

Journal: :Malawi medical journal : the journal of Medical Association of Malawi 2012
N Mbirimtengerenji J Schaio L Y Guo A Muula

BACKGROUND Healthcare workers face the risk of acquiring blood-borne infections from patients through needle stick injuries. Understanding the factors that are associated with increased risk, for example, the role of the dominant hand, is important so that preventive measures can be focused. METHODS The EPINet (Exposure Prevention, Information Network--a trade mark of Virginia University) que...

Journal: :Anaesthesia 2010

2016
D. Sossai M. Di Guardo R. Foscoli R. Pezzi A. Polimeni L. Ruzza M. Miele L. Ottaggio V. Fontana F. Copello P. Dellacà M. Doria A. Onesti G. Montecucco F. Risso M. Nelli I. Benvenuti M. Santacroce L. Giribaldi G. Picelli S. Simonini P. Venturini

Healthcare workers who use or may be exposed to needles are at risk of needlestick injuries, which can lead to serious infections by bloodborne pathogens. These injuries can be avoided by eliminating the unnecessary use of needles and using safety devices. The present study was aimed at evaluating the impact of a safety-engineered device, with passive fully automatic needlestick protection, on ...

2011
Lin Yang Barbara Mullan

Needlestick injuries frequently occur among healthcare workers, introducing high risk of bloodborne pathogen infection for surgeons, assistants, and nurses. This systematic review aims to explore the impact of both educational training and safeguard interventions to reduce needlestick injuries. Several databases were searched including MEDLINE, PsycINFO, SCOPUS, CINAHL and Sciencedirect. Studie...

Journal: :The Journal of infectious diseases 2013
Hui Li Lily Blair Yalu Chen Gerald Learn Katja Pfafferott Mina John Tanmoy Bhattacharya Beatrice H Hahn Simon Mallal George M Shaw Katharine J Bar

Trials of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV) pre- and postexposure prophylaxis show promise. Here, we describe a novel strategy for deciphering mechanisms of prophylaxis failure that could improve therapeutic outcomes. A healthcare worker began antiretroviral prophylaxis immediately after a high-risk needlestick injury but nonetheless became viremic 11 weeks later. Single-genome sequenci...

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