BACKGROUND/AIMS: Needle-stick injuries provide a substantial threat in regard to health of victims and may cause extra costs to health systems. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We report on simple strategies to prevent a needle-stick injury by analysing search devices which can detect a lost needle. RESULTS: A magnetic device enables the surgeon as well as other staff members working in the operating room to locate a lost needle on the floor rapidly. For search in body cavities, X-ray examination is recommended. CONCLUSION: With simple methods, a lost needle can be found easily to prevent any harm for others in the future.
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Needle-stick injuries provide a substantial threat in regard to health of victims and may cause extra costs to health systems. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We report on simple strategies to prevent a needle-stick injury by analysing search devices which can detect a lost needle. RESULTS: A magnetic device enables the surgeon as well as other staff members working in the operating room to locate a lost needle on the floor rapidly. For search in body cavities, X-ray examination is recommended. CONCLUSION: With simple methods, a lost needle can be found easily to prevent any harm for others in the future.
Authors: D M Cardo; D H Culver; C A Ciesielski; P U Srivastava; R Marcus; D Abiteboul; J Heptonstall; G Ippolito; F Lot; P S McKibben; D M Bell Journal: N Engl J Med Date: 1997-11-20 Impact factor: 91.245
Authors: Martin A Makary; Ali Al-Attar; Christine G Holzmueller; J Bryan Sexton; Dora Syin; Marta M Gilson; Mark S Sulkowski; Peter J Pronovost Journal: N Engl J Med Date: 2007-06-28 Impact factor: 91.245