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- T Zimmers.
- Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Elk Grove Village, IL, USA.
- Am J Emerg Med. 1999 Jan 1;17(1):53-4.
AbstractDisposal of sharp instruments and needles ("sharps") is an ongoing problem in the emergency department (ED). Cleanup and disposal of needles and other sharps after a procedure is the responsibility of all ED personnel, including physicians. Simple cleanup techniques are explained and illustrated. All techniques are designed to be done (1) without exposing physician to a needle stick, (2) with equipment readily available in the ED, and (3) with containers readily seen by those disposing of the sharps and other materials. Adherence to these cleanup procedures should help lessen the problem of sharps and disease exposure in the ED.
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