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Reducing needlestick and sharps injuries among healthcare workers.

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Abstract

Needlestick and sharps injuries carry the risk of infection and are an occupational hazard for all healthcare professionals involved in clinical care. This article provides an overview of the risks associated with needlestick and sharps injuries and highlights prevention and management strategies to protect healthcare professions.

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Year:  2009        PMID： 19263961     DOI： 10.7748/ns2009.02.23.22.41.c6777

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Nurs Stand        ISSN： 0029-6570


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