title: Venous thromboprophylaxis: reducing needlestick injury.
abstract: This article discusses needlestick injuries in relation to the prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in the healthcare setting. The article explores the use of oral anticoagulants for the prevention of VTE. The introduction of oral prophylaxis for VTE following orthopaedic surgery may help to optimise post-operative patient outcomes, as well as reduce the number of sharps-related accidents.
authors.affiliation: Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, Stockport. jean.roger@stockport.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Jean
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rogers
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000145:classification / Q000494:pharmacology; D011307:Drug Prescriptions; D005060:Europe / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous / Q000009:adverse effects; D016602:Needlestick Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D016272:Occupational Health; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D017751:Safety Management; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D054556:Venous Thromboembolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants