| Document ID (ISN) | 60925 |
| CIS number |
93-1731 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0140-6736 - Lancet |
| Year |
1992 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Title |
Needlesticks: Preaching to the seroconverted? |
| Bibliographic information |
12 Sep. 1992, Vol.340, No.8820, p.640-642. 23 ref. |
| Abstract |
This editorial on needlestick accidents discusses the potential for infectious disease transmission and the need for prevention strategies. The principal causes for concern are human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV). Most of the work published on needlestick injuries concerns primary prevention (improved designs for the recapping and disposal of needles, staff training), while secondary prevention issues have been less publicised. It is argued that optimum management of injuries and peace of mind, particularly in less medically informed staff, demand a hospital policy for action and an expert contact for advice. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
infectious diseases; infectious hepatitis; health services; infection control; immunodeficiency syndrome |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
economic aspects; role of management; safe working methods |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Biological hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Health care services
Liver diseases
Bacterial and parasitic diseases
Viral diseases (other than aids)
HIV/AIDS
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