PubMed · 3113293
Recapping the accidental needlestick problem.
Abstract
A funnel-shaped shield of 1 to 2 cm diameter at the mouth of a needle cap is shown to be effective at decreasing the number of accidental misses occurring in a recapping trial. An argument is made for recapping needles and incorporating new needle cap designs in a revision of the CDC guideline on needle disposal.
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K Huber, W Sumner. 1987. Recapping the accidental needlestick problem.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0196-6553(87)90167-2
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