needlestick
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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It is also expected to prevent blood-borne disease infections caused by accidental needlestick injuries or unethical re-using of syringes as the deformed needle remains perpetually soft even after it is retracted from the injection site.
From Science Daily • Nov. 13, 2023
"I am told such needlestick occurrences are vanishingly rare and have not happened for many years. I am therefore naturally very sorry that the draft article contained this information."
From BBC • Sep. 26, 2023
And first responders who experience a needlestick injury face an HIV risk under 0.3%.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2023
In reality, the videos show a health care worker using a safety syringe, which is retractable to prevent needlestick injuries that can spread diseases like hepatitis.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 2020
Four of the health care workers had needlestick injuries and were believed to be at significant risk of exposure to Ebola.
From US News • Aug. 25, 2015
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