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REENCAPUCHONNER [1 record]

Record 1 2001-09-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
CONT

A needle stick puts the healthcare worker at risk to any of 20 blood-borne pathogens, including HIV, hepatitis B, and chronic hepatitis C. Needle sticks can occur when attempting to recap or when disposing a sharp in an overflowing sharps container.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
CONT

Recommandations au personnel soignant et de laboratoire [pour prévenir une éventuelle contamination par le V.I.H.] - utiliser de préférence du matériel d'injection à usage unique. En cas d'impossibilité, désinfecter à l'alcool les aiguilles réemployables (injections hypodermiques, acupuncture); - ne jamais réencapuchonner les aiguilles.

Spanish

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