Technical tip: new tools for protection from sharps injuries.
expert_opinion · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 18780074.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1007/s11552-007-9036-4 and PMC identifier 2527145.
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Abstract
Sharps injuries are an area of concern for healthcare workers. This article discusses clinical use of a blunt suture needle and an absorbable skin staple in upper limb operations. These devices may reduce the need for sharp needles in the surgical field during selected procedures on the upper limb.