title: Recapping the accidental needlestick problem.
abstract: A funnel-shaped shield of 1 to 2 cm diameter at the mouth of a needle cap is shown to be effective at decreasing the number of accidental misses occurring in a recapping trial. An argument is made for recapping needles and incorporating new needle cap designs in a revision of the CDC guideline on needle disposal.
mesh_terms: D000062:Accidents, Occupational / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D009339:Needles; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000517:prevention & control*