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Sharps Injuries
Many researchers estimate 20-25 per
cent of HIV infections in Africa are due to unsafe medical injections. By
investigating cases of HIV infection in children who have HIV-negative
mothers, epidemiologists have sought to identify possible routes of
horizontal HIV transmission. World Health Organization researchers estimated
that 13-16% of Hepatitis C infections and 2.5% of HIV infections in
sub-Saharan Africa in 2000 were attributable to unsafe medical injections.
FDA Recommends
Against Using Jet
Injectors for the
Flu Vaccine
Healthcare
Professionals
Subject To Needle
Dangers
Hospitals help make
children feel
comfortable
SIOUX FALLS, SD - Dangerous
items are showing up at recycling centers in Sioux Falls and it's not
against the law. Medical waste products, like hypodermic needles, are
putting recycling center employees at risk of serious and sometimes
life-threatening diseases.
Every year, nurses, physicians
and other health care workers suffer an estimated 800,000
needlestick injuries in
U.S. hospitals, according to the National Center for
Biotechnology Information. More than 1,000 of these hospital workers
become infected with HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and C and other
bloodborne diseases as a result.
HIV
Hepatitis
West Nile
Avian Flu
Swine Flu
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In This Issue
Have you
experienced or witnessed a scalpel injury?
Providing additional information on
the CDC Viral Hepatitis Surveillance – United States, 2009 previously
posted, here are some additional statistics about hepatitis cases related to
occupation and
needlesticks.
Gas Pumps, ATM Buttons Among Most Dirty Surfaces
Just in time for flu season, a new study carried out in six major U.S.
cities found that the filthiest surface is at the gas pump.
Based on this 10-year increase, the number of used needles generated in
the United States has increased from 3 or 4 billion to 7.8 billion.
Recent data from the Coalition for Safe Community Needle Disposal
(Coalition) indicates that 13.5 million people in the United States are
discarding 7.8 billion used sharps (needles, syringes, etc.) outside the
traditional healthcare setting. The majority of these patients are
managing their own healthcare (e.g.
diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, HIV, Hepatitis C,
osteoporosis, infertility) by self-injecting medication at home.
Police now believe 17 people were
poisoned by the contamination of saline solution at Stepping Hill Hospital.
Following the release of nurse Rebecca Leighton last month, Greater
Manchester Police said they were looking at around 42 potential victims who
may have been harmed by the contaminated solution.
Some 6,800 Canadians are opening
their mailboxes to find letters warning them they may have been infected
with hepatitis or HIV while undergoing exploratory procedures at an Ottawa
clinic – one that failed an inspection.
The rate of four common infections acquired in
U.S. hospitals dropped in 2010 as health-care workers took more
steps to prevent them, the Department of Health and Human Services said.
Results from a comprehensive
multi-site clinical trial demonstrated that the use of antimicrobial copper
surfaces in intensive care unit rooms reduced the amount of bacteria in the
rooms by 97 percent and resulted in a 41 percent reduction in the hospital
acquired infection rate. According to researchers, this study is one of the
first to demonstrate the value of a passive infection control intervention,
one that does not rely on staff or patients remembering to take action.
Research Reveals Poor Hand washing Practices
SCA,
a global hygiene company and makers of the
Tork® brand of away-from-home paper products, took a close look at
North American consumer and
U.S. college student hand hygiene habits in a new survey.
Commissioned in honor of this year’s Global
Hand washing Day, close to 3,000
U.S. and Canadian adults and
U.S. college students were surveyed by
IBOPE
Zogby International to determine
hand washing habits, as well as their expectations from businesses
they frequent.
As hospitals get better at
keeping serious infections from spreading to patients, a new source
of worry is emerging: outpatient clinics, where reports of dangerous
transmissions of bacteria and viruses have been on the rise.
ISIPS Corporate Members
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Large Volume Sharps
Containers
Designed for high–volume
use in operating rooms, pharmacies, laboratories, emergency rooms,
dialysis rooms, and other areas. Rolling carts available for
convenient mobility and transport.
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Compact design
uses a minimum of floor space.
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Large opening
lids accommodate a variety of sharps.
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Lids provide
temporary and final closure.
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Nestable to save space and reduce shipping costs.
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Molded–in handles
for easy lifting and transport.
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Available with
gasket lids/absorbent pads for leak resistance.
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Multilingual
labeling ensures user safety.
8-Gallon
Sharps Container
 108 030 Red
108 040
Yellow
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Separate round opening accepts small items
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Hinged lid accommodates large items
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Dimensions: 15 7/8" H x 16 1/2" L x 11 13/16" W
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10/case
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Uses
cart #430 for mobility
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IFU
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Puncture-Guard
Safety Winged
Infusion Sets
With the Puncture-Guard,
clinicians can minimize
needlestick injuries from contaminated sharps. The unique design
blunts the needle before removal from the patient, without changing the
drawing procedure. The needle assembly features a hollow,
blunt
cannula within an otherwise standard needle. Insert the needle
assembly into the patient with the blunt
cannula in a retracted position.
At the end of the drawing
procedure, but before the needle is removed from the patient, the blunt
ca nnula
is advanced and locked into place beyond the sharp tip of the outer
needle. The Safety Feature (Blunt) is activated while the device
is still in the patient's vein, eliminating the exposure to the sharp
during those first few critical moments.
A truly one-handed activation method,
allowing attention to the venipuncture site at all times.
Blood Collection or Infusion
Procedures
Sizes -
25g,
23g,
21g,
19g with tubing Lengths - 6", 12"
MSLA
or End Cap configurations
For more information click here
EZ Huber® Safety
Infusion Set
EZ
Huber® Safety Infusion Set
An Easy-to-Use, Power Injectable Venous Access System
Safety, Speed and Comfort
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5mL/sec. 300 psi Flow Rate/pressure Rating*
Indicated for
contrast-enchanced CT imaging procedures
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Small Footprint Enhances site visualization
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Low Profile and Padded Base
Designed for patient comfort
Special features that enhance clinical safety:
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Visual and audible
confirmation
of safety activation
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Dual-action safety needle
designed to shield the tip and shroud the entire needle
cannula, reducing the risk of
bloodborne pathogen exposure.
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for more information
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Dermabond
For many types of surgery, DERMABOND® can help make that recovery easier and more comfortable.
These include:
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OB/GYN surgeries, such as C-sections where excellent cosmetic outcomes are desired, as well as the ability for new mothers to shower immediately and move about without the discomfort of staples or sutures
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General surgeries, such as many abdominal surgeries, back surgeries, and routine surgeries of the face, neck, arms, and legs.
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Cardiovascular surgeries, that may involve incisions in the arm or leg as well as the chest.
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Cosmetic surgery, particularly facial incisions, on areas such as the eyelid and the nose where suture removal can be painful. No stitches means no "suture marks".
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Sports surgery, involving lacerations that may need immediate attention, to help players to return to the game.
The adhesive material in DERMABOND® forms a strong microbial shield to protect wounds while they heal.
DERMABOND® wears off naturally during the healing process, which is usually completed within 7 to 10 days.While you will not need an appointment to remove stitches, your doctor may want to check on your progress. Remember: only your doctor or other trained clinical professional can apply DERMABOND®.
Would you like to see a video on how Dermabond works. Click here.
DERMABOND® is ideal for:
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Wounds in areas where skin is not being stretched or pulled.
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Exterior, hair-free areas of the skin and areas not inside the mouth.
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The face, but not too close to the eyes.
With Dermabond, a laceration does not need to be
pokedFor more information on this product click here
ACCucount Needle Counter
Immediately following the use of a sharp, place the point of the needle into the adhesive gel.
The ACCUCount® is intended to count sharps after use. Do not attempt to remove sharps once secured in the ACCUCount® NEEDLE COUNTER.
The ACCUCount® Needle Counter is recommended for use as a needle counter during surgical procedures.
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Adhesive gel grabs and grips sharps
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Eliminates hooking motion that can lead to carpal tunnel
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Ideal for smaller needles that get lost in foam devices
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Large magnetic pad for scalpel blades
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One-step, locking latch
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Yellow color simplifies needle counting
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Joey Medical
Cuts and Clamps the Umbilical Cord
With an emphasis on safety and ease of use, the
Joey Spray Guard is a delivery system that cuts
and clamps both the maternal and infant sides of
the umbilical cord and leaves the cute Joey
Clamp on the infant.
Up to
10x
faster than conventional methods
The Joey's efficient design and one handed use
have been shown to improve delivery times by as
much as
10x.
This performance edge becomes more pronounced in
multiple births where efficiency is paramount to
the safe delivery of each infant. As can be seen
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Joey Short Overview video, the
Hedricks' sextuplets were delivered in
only two and a half minutes using the Joey
System.
Reduces the Spray
The Joey Spray Guard provides a concurrent
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caregiver from blood spray. This advanced,
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