Needle stick injury in pediatric hospitals

Abstract

Purpose: To describe the type and source of employee needle stick injuries.

Methodology: A retrospective survey of documents related to 42 needle stick injuries over a 6-month period.

Results: Nurses experienced the greatest number of sticks. The injuries occurred most frequently at the bedside and were most often associated with IV/parenteral therapy.

Conclusion: Needle sticks were peripheral to the problem of product design.