Preventing needlestick injuries among healthcare workers: a WHO-ICN collaboration.
Int J Occup Environ Health
; 10(4): 451-6, 2004.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-15702761
ABSTRACT
Effective measures to prevent infections from occupaonal exposure of healthcare workers to blood include mmunization against HBV, eliminating unnecessary injections, implementing Universal Precautions, eliminating needle recapping and disposing of the sharp into a sharps container immediately after use, use of safer devices such as needles that sheath or retract after use, provision and use of personal protective equipment, and training workers in the risks and prevention of transmission. Post-exposure prophylaxis with antiretroviral medications can reduce the risk of HIV transmission by 80%. In 2003, the World Health Organization and the International Council of Nurses launched a pilot project in three countries to protect healthcare workers from needlestick injuries. The results of the pilot will be disseminated worldwide, along with best policies and practices for prevention.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Occupational Exposure
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Needlestick Injuries
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Health Personnel
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Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
/
Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Int J Occup Environ Health
Journal subject:
MEDICINA OCUPACIONAL
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SAUDE AMBIENTAL
Year:
2004
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Switzerland