Needle stick injuries in a tertiary care hospital.
Indian J Med Microbiol
;
2009 Jan-Mar; 27(1): 44-7
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em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-53864
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Accidental needle stick injuries (NSIs) are an occupational hazard for healthcare workers (HCWs). A recent increase in NSIs in a tertiary care hospital lead to a 1-year review of the pattern of injuries, with a view to determine risk factors for injury and potential interventions for prevention.METHODS:
We reviewed 1-year (July 2006-June 2007) of ongoing surveillance of NSIs.RESULTS:
The 296 HCWs reporting NSIs were 84 (28.4%) nurses, 27 (9.1%) nursing interns, 45 (21.6%) cleaning staff, 64 (21.6%) doctors, 47 (15.9%) medical interns and 24 (8.1%) technicians. Among the staff who had NSIs, 147 (49.7%) had a work experience of less than 1 year (n = 230, 77.7%). In 73 (24.6%) of the NSIs, the patient source was unknown. Recapping of needles caused 25 (8.5%) and other improper disposal of the sharps resulted in 55 (18.6%) of the NSIs. Immediate post-exposure prophylaxis for HCWs who reported injuries was provided. Subsequent 6-month follow-up for human immunodeficiency virus showed zero seroconversion.CONCLUSION:
Improved education, prevention and reporting strategies and emphasis on appropriate disposal are needed to increase occupational safety for HCWs.
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Assunto principal:
Humanos
/
Infecções por HIV
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Fatores de Risco
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Ferimentos Penetrantes Produzidos por Agulha
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Pessoal de Saúde
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Hospitais
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de etiologia
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Fatores de risco
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Med Microbiol
Assunto da revista:
Microbiology
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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