Application for INJURY BY SHARP OBJECTS

The scenario created by us is focused on the unfortunate injury of the helper and the subsequent handling of the needle, disinfection and treatment of the injection site, as well as instructions to whom the event should be reported and what examinations must be completed from a preventive point of view. Attention to procedures, reports and examinations is a very important step, as several surveys show that both nurses and doctors do not report almost one third of injuries.

HOW TO PREVENT SHARP INJURIES

  • proper procedure for handling sharp objects
  • procedure for needle or cannula injury
  • proper treatment of the injured area
  • the need to undergo a blood test
  • the necessity of reporting and recording sharp object injuries