The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that there are over 385,000 needlestick injuries affecting healthcare personnel. One of the main group of healthcare workers that are affected by needlestick injuries the operating technical personnel. Ensuring scrub tech safety means focusing on prevention methods for needlestick injuries in the operating room.
Using Blunt-Tip Suture Needles
Original suture needles have a sharp tip, but recent trends have turned towards using blunt-tips instead. A blunt-tip suture needles is capable of performing the same job with the same degree of efficiency as a sharp needle. Hospital administration can hold workshops to inform physicians about the safety and efficiency of blunt-tip suture needles. This can greatly increase scrub tech safety.
Taking Advantage of Double Gloves
For scrub techs in particular, the need for double gloves can reduce the possibility of sharps injuries. Some healthcare providers fear that wearing two sets of gloves can reduce their sensitivity, but in actuality, the practice is a simple way to practice protection without the intervention of other medical staff.
Use Safety Devices
Employers can choose to seek out safety devices that are designed to reduce needlestick injuries. Safety devices can be found on specially made scalpels, IV equipment and lancets. Specially engineered equipment can provide the same efficient healthcare that a patient needs, along with increased levels of safety for the healthcare providers.
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