An interesting point (forgive the pun). I have never
encountered a needle stick injury due to the probe on
a blood gas analyser, but that doesn't mean that
someone will not find a way to do it. Inject only
systems are probably safer from this aspect, but it
all boils down to staff training, and staff awareness.
I'm more worried by medical staff who think it is OK
to walk through the hospital with a blood gas syringe
with unsheathed needle attached to get to the A/E
analyser.
Jan
--- Stewart Bryant <[log in to unmask]>
wrote: > Hi to all and an apology for double postings.
>
> Staff in our emergency department have raised their
> concerns with regard to
> the probe on the Radiometer ABL77 being an
> Occupational Health & Safety risk
> for needle stick injury.
> Has any one had to deal with this issue?
> Are there any reports of staff being injured
> especially if there is
> resulting blood exposure?
>
> Regards
>
> Stewart Bryant.
>
>
> (Prof) Stewart Bryant
> Southern Cross Pathology
> Monash Medical Centre
> 246 Clayton Road
> CLAYTON VIC 3168
>
> phone (03) 9594 4310
> fax (03) 9594 6061
> mobile 04 1125 2918
> email: [log in to unmask]
> http://www.scpath.com.au
=====
Mrs. J. Still,
POCT Manager,
Biochemistry Dept,
Watford General Hospital. 01923-217998.
The views expressed in this message are personal and do not reflect West Herts NHS Hospitals Trust policy.
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