title: Hospital biohazard control: low-cost device for safe collection and disposal of hypodermic needles.
abstract: This paper describes experience with a low-cost initiative for safe collection and disposal of hypodermic needles in health facilities in developing countries. Produced locally, a purpose-made container for collecting 500-1000 used hypodermic needles should cost no more than 20-50 US cents. Trial in our immunization clinic and injection room for the last year has shown its potential for injection safety generally and particularly during immunization campaigns.
authors.affiliation: Department of Community Health, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Onayade
authors.forename: A O
authors.initials: AO
authors.lastname: Omotoso
authors.forename: V B
authors.initials: VB
authors.lastname: Olafimihan
mesh_terms: D003264:Containment of Biohazards / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D003906:Developing Countries; D004209:Disposable Equipment; D006761:Hospitals; D006801:Humans; D008506:Medical Waste; D009339:Needles; D016602:Needlestick Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control; D013594:Syringes
chemical_list: D008506:Medical Waste