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NEEDLESTICK ACCIDENT [1 record]

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Record 1 2020-08-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Protection of Life
  • Medical Instruments and Devices
  • Occupational Health and Safety
CONT

The needlestick accident occurred when the nurse was obtaining a blood sample from a patient who had undergone liver transplantation to treat HCV [hepatitis C virus]-associated cirrhosis. The accident occurred when the nurse's fingertip hit the tip of the needle, which punctured her skin and caused a superficial wound of approximately 2-3 mm that bled spontaneously.

Key term(s)
  • needle stick accident

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des personnes
  • Instruments et appareillages médicaux
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
CONT

Le VHB [virus de l'hépatite B] et le VHC [virus de l'hépatite C] sont transmis par le partage d'équipement d'injection souillé [et] par les accidents de piqûre d'aiguille ou autres expositions professionnelles [...]

Spanish

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