title: Recapping the used needle.
abstract: Using sharps containers for needle disposal to minimise the risk of accidental puncture with a needle after giving an injection is recommended. This permits immediate disposal of the needle. Various commercial and makeshift containers are available, examples of which are illustrated. We recommend to avoid recapping of needles, but should it be necessary the following tip by Dr Hilton is appropriate.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hilton
mesh_terms: D000056:Accident Prevention; D005194:Family Practice / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009339:Needles; D012037:Refuse Disposal