Reducing the risk of injuries to staff from insulin pens.
This article describes problems in the use and disposal of sharps used in the administration of insulin therapy in a hospital setting. Subsequent investigation and action taken to reduce the risk of needlestick injuries in staff who administer insulin therapy with an insulin pen delivery system are also discussed.
Wirral Hospital NHS Trust, Merseyside.
Carmel
C
Edwards
Lesley
L
Metcalfe
Joe
J
Allan
Andre
A
Haynes
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