Sharps injuries and needle sticks are a significant hazard in the operating room, and providers who don’t comply with prevention practices can endanger themselves, their colleagues and their patients.
Wash the injury site with soap and water to prevent infection. Report the incident to your supervisor if it happened at work. Seek medical treatment immediately after a sharps injury or body fluid ...
Sharps injuries and needle sticks are a significant hazard in the operating room, and providers who don’t comply with prevention practices can endanger themselves, their colleagues and their patients.