Sharps injury
Topic: Infection control
An occupational injury from a needle, scalpel or other sharp that can transmit hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV. To prevent it, never recap needles, use safety-engineered devices and discard sharps immediately into puncture-resistant containers that are not overfilled. After an injury wash the site with soap and water without squeezing, report it at once and get prompt evaluation for post-exposure prophylaxis.
- Also known as:
- Needlestick injury
- In Turkish:
- Kesici-delici alet yaralanması
What does Sharps injury mean?
Sharps injury is part of the Infection control topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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