on 5/8/03 11:38 am, Chloe Coleridge at [log in to unmask] wrote:
> Hi All
>
> I have been asked to do an independent assessment on 2 research nurse who have
> developed RSI as a result of taking large volumes of blood for reserach
> purposes using 60 ml syringes.( up to 2000ml/day)
>
> I understand that despite adjustments to thier working practices, they are
> still having problems.
>
> Has anyone come across a similar problem amongst phelobotomists and if so
> could you recommend any alternative equipment to large syringes that could be
> used to take blood for such purposes
>
> I am seeing them tomorrow so any thoughts would be most welcome ASAP
>
> Chloe
>
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Hello Chloe
Have you considered using a vacutainer system or equivalent? That system may
reduce the repeated movements of the wrist. I would suggest conducting a
full ergonomic risk assessment to see exactly what they are doing and how
they are doing it considering plant and process.
Best wishes
Anne
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