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 ...

Managing the risk of needlestick injuries may help prevent serious injury. Using safety devices, wearing gloves, avoiding unnecessary use, and providing proper training can help. Needlestick ...

More than one third of the graduating class in our survey had suffered a needlestick injury. In more than half the high-risk injuries, the students continued working and did not seek medical advice.

Employee Health will give results and the appropriate intervention/treatment will be initiated. Students who experience a needle stick injury or occupational exposure at an affiliated hospital should ...

The best way to prevent a needle stick is to be informed ... Combined estimates from the CDC and EPINet, a computer-based standardized injury tracking system used by about 1,500 U.S. hospitals, ...

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 ...