Te Whatu Ora, the public health agency of the New Zealand government, has given their nurses and midwives SnapIT Ampoule Openers to reduce their risk of ampoule cuts. The agency is responsible for running the health system across new Zealand – servicing local, district, regional, and national levels. Nurses and Midwives Nurses and Midwives make …
Personal Story: Sharps Injury As A New Operating Room Nurse
Sharps injuries can happen anytime in the operating room. We’ve recently gotten in touch with a nurse that had a sharps cut when they were just starting out. Here’s what happened and how the incident has affected them: As a new grad and learning a ton of new skills, my focus was on trying to …
What Nurses Need To Know About Sharps Injuries
Sharp injuries has always been a concern in the healthcare industry and in particular, nurses. Nurses are at high risk of being exposed to sharps, including needles, scalpels, and other sharp objects, in their daily work routines. This can result in serious and potentially life-threatening injuries, as well as emotional and psychological trauma. In this …
Sharps Injuries in Podiatry
Podiatry, the study and treatment of conditions affecting the feet and lower legs, involves the use of sharp instruments, such as scalpels, needles, and forceps, which can pose a risk of injury to podiatrists and other healthcare workers. Sharp injuries in podiatry can have serious consequences, including infection, emotional distress, and potential legal and financial …
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Guide On How To Safely Open Ampoules
Ampoules are small glass containers used to store liquid medications and other substances that are sensitive to light and air. Due to their small size and the sharp glass edges, opening ampoules can be dangerous and requires proper training and technique to minimize the risk of injury. It is highly recommended to use an ampoule …
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Scalpel Cuts in the Manufacturing Industry
Scalpel blades are also used in a variety of industries outside of the medical industry, particularly in manufacturing. These are used for precision cutting tasks, such as cutting materials for electronics, automotive parts and upholstery, textile, and other products. Here are some ways scalpel blades are used in industrial manufacturing: Electronics Manufacturing: Scalpel blades …