art & science research & Using an intravenous catheter system to prevent needlestick injury Dimitri Sossai et al (2010) Using an intravenous catheter system to prevent needlestick injury. Nursing Standard. 24‚ 29‚ 42-46. Date of acceptance: September 23 2009. Abstract Aim To identify the effect of a sharps awareness campaign and the introduction of a safety catheter device on the annual incidence of needlestick injuries between 2003 and 2007. Method In 2003‚ a sharps awareness campaign began in
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Needlestick Injuries What are needlestick injuries? Needlestick injuries are wounds caused by needles that accidentally puncture the skin. A wound caused by accidental penetration of the skin by a needle. Needlestick injuries can cause transmission of bloodborne pathogens How do needlestick injuries occur ? These injuries can occur at any time when people use‚ disassemble‚ or dispose of needles. When not disposed of properly‚ needles can become concealed in linen or garbage and injure
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healthcare setting. Nurses constantly deal with possible injury from lifting a patient‚ exposure to blood borne pathogens‚ and experiencing fatigue‚ along with emotional stress. One type of hazard that has been an issue in the healthcare setting involving nurses is the exposure of needles causing needle stick injuries. Needle stick injuries can be defined as an incident involving used or non-used needles that penetrate the skin. These types of injuries usually cause harm with the exposure to blood and other
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Choices for Acupuncture Training and Careers Enlistment in a licensed needle therapy school will help you to pick up the instructive readiness that is required for job. Alternatives for needle therapy preparing and vocations incorporate different levels of training and concentrated studies. Preparing offices will give the abilities and learning that you should seek after a fruitful profession. You should settle on the way that you wish to follow to achieve your individual objectives. This can incorporate
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Summary of “Embraced by the Needle” In his essay “Embraced by the Needle”‚ Gabor Maté sets out the stages of drug addiction and its consequences‚ its effects bring many torments to people who are vulnerable to drug dependences. At first‚ he explains the physiological effects of using drugs. Then‚ he reflects upon different degrees of stress that cause emotional youths are easily involved in substance abuse. Mate is a physician; he lives in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside which he
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There are many reasons why Confederation happened but amongst them there are three that I think are the most important: The Chesapeake Incident‚ The Reciprocity Treaty‚ and The Civil War. Confederation is the uniting of all colonies that were in British North America (Ontario‚ Quebec‚ Nova Scotia‚ and New Brunswick). My first reason is The Reciprocity Treaty. The Treaty is made to eliminate all tariffs for bringing American goods into Canada. The treaty was signed on June 5th 1854 and ended in
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How to dispose of the needles in WV? 1. You should place: • Needles • Syringes • Lancets‚ and • Other sharp objects ... in a hard-plastic or metal container tightly secured lid A coffee can will do if the plastic lid is reinforced and sealed with heavy duty tape. DO NOT USE GLASS OR CLEAR PLASTIC CONTAINER 2. Place the container where you will be using your syringes and sharps to minimize handling. 3. Place the sharps in the container immediately after use. DO NOT try to RECAP‚ REMOVE‚ BEND
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AIDS AND NEEDLES A large manufacturer of medical supplies‚ Becton Dickinson dominates the market in disposable syringes and needles. Maryann Rockwood (fictional name)‚ a nurse used a Becton Dickinson 5 cc syringe and needle to draw blood from a patient known to be infected with AIDS. Ms. Rockwood worked in a clinic that served AIDS patients; this forces the nurses to draw blood from infected patients several times a day. On this particular day that she drew blood‚ she transferred the ADS contaminated
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Why does vandalism occur? Vandalism is everywhere‚ why do it? It is stupid and reckless‚ not to mention illegal! It occurs because of bad choices you as a person make‚ like who you surround yourself around and the friends you choose. Or because of the mood or mindset you are in. There are many reasons why vandalism occurs‚ but not many ways to putting it to a stop. Friends are not always your friends! Friends sometimes get you into sticky situations‚ but friends are not the one’s making your choices
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Ink and Needle Good afternoon‚ ladies and gentlemen. Today I am going to talk to you about tattoos‚ the history of tattoos‚ and the purpose and meaning of tattoos. As of 2012 there was estimated to be over 44 million Americans that have at least one tattoo and over 21‚000 tattoo parlors operating in the U.S. according to Pew Research Center. Tattoos have been around for many centuries‚ but have changed over time in many different ways. With that being said‚ we are first going to look at what a
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