[Needlestick injuries].
Needlestick injuries (NSI) occur very frequently in the health-care field and represent a very serious risk for health-care workers. It is estimated that 500,000 NSI occur per year in Germany. They are the most frequent cause of infections with blood-borne pathogens. Thus prevention is of decisive importance. A simple reporting procedure and low-threshold care system after NSI would certainly help to reduce the risks and the number of undetected cases.
Klinik für Anästhesie und Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Giessen und Marburg GmbH, Standort Marburg.
Klaus
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Kerwat
Marcel
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Goedecke
Hinnerk
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Wulf
D017848:Blood-Borne Pathogens / Q000145:classification*; D004209:Disposable Equipment / Q000592:standards; D005858:Germany / Q000453:epidemiology; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission*; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000635:transmission; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission*; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission*; D006801:Humans; D016602:Needlestick Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors