These problems are discussed together with suggestions for the format of an ideal needlestick protocol.doi:10.1111/j.1442-2026.1993.tb00411.xIAN R ROGERSROBERT DUNNEDWARD BRENTNALLJohn Wiley & Sons, Ltd.Emergency Medicine
Only 37.6% of offices used a protocol for management of injuries, and in less than half (45.4%) was physician evaluation routine. Although most offices used plastic containers and a majority (73.0%) incinerated or autoclaved needles prior to disposal, small offices more often disposed of sharps...
A protocol for the management of health care personnel after exposure to the human immunodeficiency virus in the workplace is set out. The use of zidovudine is advocated, although sufficient evidence for its use in these circumstances is lacking. Recommendations for zidovudine chemoprophylaxis, includi...
This study showed that it is possible to run an effective intervention for neuropathic pain in Sierra Leone with intermittent expert involvement and MSF have been able to develop a protocol for the assessment and treatment of neuropathic pain that may be useful in other difficult settings in which...
When a Physician Goes beyond Needlestick ProtocolNo AbstractWeber, L. J.Bissell, M. G.CLINICAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT REVIEW
The HIV test revealed no positive cases. Conclusion: This study helped to characterize the occurrence of accidents reported in health care professionals and evaluate the protocol of care given. It also revealed non-contamination by HIV.Janete Lane AmadeiCarina Ivatiuk...
Taking the ICK Out of Needlestick: Distraction as a Modulator of Short-Acting Pain Stimulidoi:10.1016/j.pmn.2005.06.016KathrynSantoraandKathleenShurpinandCarolynSantoraSDOSPain Management Nursing
The Immunization Practice Advisory Committee (USA) recommends injection of polyvalent gammaglobulins when stick injury occurs with a needle used for a hepatitis C virus antibody positive patient, but the effectiveness of this protocol has not been demonstrated. Several preliminary studies suggest that ...
A standard protocol regarding the training as well as adapting preventive measures should be formulated in all dental institutions. The implementation of Universal Precautions, elimination of needle recapping, use of safer needle devices, and use of sharps containers for safe disposal will reduce NSIs....
Depending on methodology and infection control protocol, the medical costs of a NI range from $51 to $3,766. These figures exclude the cost of expensive long-term complications (e.g., HIV, hepatitis), work time lost from seeking and receiving care, and legal liability. In addition, HWs ...