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Community-Acquired Needle-Stick Injuries: Rapid and Safe Retrieval of Discarded Needles Is Essential.

Authors :
Blenkharn, J. Ian
Quach, Caroline
Papenburg, Jesse
Gilbert, Hélène
Moore, Dorothy
Source :
Pediatrics. Dec2008, Vol. 122 Issue 6, p1405-1406. 2p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

A letter to the editor is presented that discusses the prompt and safe retrieval of discarded needles as an effective approach in preventing community-acquired needle-stick injuries.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00314005
Volume :
122
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Pediatrics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
35871318
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2008-2541