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 …
How Dentists Stop Glass Ampoules Injuries
Dentists often use local anaesthetics and pharmaceuticals that come in glass ampoules for procedures and operations. It has been found that more than 50% of ampoule users have experienced a cut when opening these containers. Other trained medical professionals who open ampoules daily can be injured while opening ampoules. 1 in 3 nurses, and most sharps injuries …
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Medical Examiners: Risk of Injuries and Infections
Medical examiners, also known as forensic pathologists, investigate deaths if they are deemed unusual or suspicious. However, it is not always known at the time of death if the deceased has a bloodborne infection or virus. This is why all bodies should be considered as potentially infectious and standard precautions should always be adopted, regardless …
Getting Ampoule Cuts from Dermatology Beauty Serums
Ampoules are small containers made from glass, usually carrying around 2 millilitres of beauty serum or medication. In the beauty industry, they have gained much popularity in recent years due to the rise in K-Beauty trends. Dermatologists and aestheticians recommend ampoules for targeting specific skin concerns such as hyper pigmentation and eczema, particularly for facial …
The Rise of Monkeypox and How We Can Protect HealthCare Workers
What is Monkeypox? Monkeypox virus is part of the family of variola viruses, which also includes the smallpox virus. The first human case was recorded in 1970. The disease can cause rashes (often on or near the genitals) fever, chills, muscle aches and pains, headache and respiratory symptoms. The illness typically last 2-4 weeks. How …
Skin Deep – Sharps Cuts in Dermatology
As dermatologists are often required to do operative procedures, sharps injuries occur and can have significant consequences. Sharps Injuries in Dermatology In a recent survey of dermatology trainees in London (United Kingdom), 70% indicated that they have experienced a sharps injury, with 13.3% of which were from a scalpel blade (1). Similarly, 85.1% of dermatology …
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