needlestick injury

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injury
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈɪn.dʒər.i/us
/ˈɪn.dʒər.i/
physical harm or damage to someone's body caused by an accident or ...
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(Definition ofinjuryfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Within a month he had developed a serious hand infection following aneedlestickinjury.
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In addition, aneedlestickinjurymay lead to significant stress and anxiety for the affected injured person.
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Penetrating accidents of the surgeon or assistant with the scalpel or other sharp instruments are also handled as aneedlestickinjury.
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While the efficacy of the combination has not been evaluated in theneedlestickinjurysetting, it has been shown to be the most efficacious approach in the perinatal setting.
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One million workers a year are affected by needlestick injuries.
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Needles should never be pushed or forced into the container, as damage to the container and/or needlestick injuries may result.
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Newer catheters have been equipped with additional safety features to avoid needlestick injuries.
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Needlestick injuries can still occur when active safety needles are used if there is mechanical malfunction or operator error.
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Generally needlestick injuries cause only minor bleeding or visible trauma, however, even in the absence of bleeding the risk of viral infection remains.
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This design feature prevents potentially deadly needlestick injuries.
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Needlestick injuries are not limited to the medical community.
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Needlestick injuries are of significant concern to police workers.
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Needlestick injuries may occur not only with freshly contaminated sharps, but also, after some time, with needles that carry dry blood.
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On some models, a sheath is placed over the needle or the needle retracts into the barrel following injection to protect healthcare workers and others from accidental needlestick injuries.
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Occupational needlestick injuries are mainly focused on the healthcare environment, but law enforcement is at particularly high risk for incidental needlesticks, though this population is commonly overlooked.
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