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A primer on sharps injuries
What are sharps? Any object that can be used to cut the skin can be considered as "sharps". This includes, needles, lancets, scissors, blade and glass items. (Source: 1) Sharp injuries Sharps can create cuts or puncture the skin, potentially transmitting pathogens if the sharps are contaminated with infected blood or bodily fluids. For healthcare workers, sharp injuries pose as occupational hazards for healthcare workers due to their job requirements. For example, in a 2005 study by WHO, it was estimated that 16000 hepatitis C (HVC), 66000 hepatitis B (HBV)... Read more...
An overview on ampoule injuries
What are ampoule injuries? For healthcare workers, ampoule injuries are hand injuries that result from opening a medicinal glass ampoule. Statistically, 1 in 3 healthcare workers experience at least one ampoule injury. (Source 1) Ampoule injuries account for up to 42% and even as high as 54% for anaesthetists. (Source 1) How does it occur? When you break open an ampoule, sharp edges might appear along the opening of the border increasing the risk of injuries. (Source 2) Here is an excerpt from a case study of a healthcare worker who... Read more...
Compression Stockings Explained
What Are They? Compression stockings are specialized garments designed to apply pressure to your legs. How They Work They gently squeeze your leg to help improve blood flow by pushing it upwards towards the heart against gravity. This targeted pressure helps prevent health issues like varicose veins, blood clots and more. Read more...