Open AccessSurgeon′s satisfaction on the use of invented needle magnet in reducing the risk of sharp injuries in the operating room
Author(s) -
Hashem Rahmati,
Farkhondeh Sharif,
Mohammad Ali Davarpanah
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
nigerian medical journal/nigerian medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2229-774X
pISSN - 0300-1652
DOI - 10.4103/0300-1652.132044
Subject(s) - medicine , percutaneous , magnet , surgery , surgical equipment , mechanical engineering , engineering
Healthcare workers, especially operating room personnel, are at increased risk for sharps injury and transmission of blood-borne pathogens as a result of their occupation. Infection with these pathogens occurs mainly by percutaneous or mucocutaneous exposure to blood-borne pathogens. This study evaluated the effectiveness of using invented needle magnet in reducing the risk of sharp injuries in the operating room.