Needlestick Knife blade, or other sharp instrument (burr, etc.) Splash to open skin or mucous membrane As a student, faculty, or staff member of Case Western Reserve University, there is a formal ...

The risk of infection following a needlestick injury is very low. There have been no definite cases of HIV infection among healthcare workers following an occupational needlestick injury in the UK ...

Jack contended that he developed Hepatitis C from the needle stick at work. The customer who rented the trade show exhibit claimed that the syringe was only used to demonstrate a new pain-pump ...

The best way to prevent a needle stick is to be informed. You should not have to be stuck with someone else's problem. As persons working with blood and body fluids, you are at risk for contracting ...

More than one third of respondents (55/157) reported at least 1 needlestick injury and there were 65 injuries in total ( Table 1). Of these students, 12% (8/65) suffered 2 needlestick injuries ...

A needlestick injury is another way to describe a sharps injury, caused by needles, syringes, and other medical supplies. Take immediate action if there is a needlestick injury or contamination ...