title: Lost needle: a simple search device for the operating room's floor.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Needle-stick injuries provide a substantial threat in regard to health of victims and may cause extra costs to health systems.
  
  
  METHODS
  We report on simple strategies to prevent a needle-stick injury by analysing search devices which can detect a lost needle.
  
  
  RESULTS
  A magnetic device enables the surgeon as well as other staff members working in the operating room to locate a lost needle on the floor rapidly. For search in body cavities, X-ray examination is recommended.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  With simple methods, a lost needle can be found easily to prevent any harm for others in the future.
authors: Department of Dermatology and Allergy Biederstein, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany. moehrenschlager@lrz.tum.de
authors: Matthias
authors: M
authors: Möhrenschlager
authors: Johannnes
authors: J
authors: Ring
authors: Verena
authors: V
authors: Henkel
authors: Berthold
authors: B
authors: Jessberger
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D005430:Floors and Floorcoverings; D006801:Humans; D008280:Magnetics / Q000295:instrumentation*; D009339:Needles; D016602:Needlestick Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009873:Operating Rooms