MINIMIZING THE RISK OF PENETRATING INJURY TO SURGICAL STAFF IN THE OPERATING-THEATER - TOWARDS SHARP-FREE SURGERY

Authors
LOUDON MA STONEBRIDGE PA
Citation
Ma. Loudon et Pa. Stonebridge, MINIMIZING THE RISK OF PENETRATING INJURY TO SURGICAL STAFF IN THE OPERATING-THEATER - TOWARDS SHARP-FREE SURGERY, Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, 43(1), 1998, pp. 6-8
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh → ACNP
ISSN journal
00358835
Volume
43
Issue
1
Year of publication
1998
Pages
6 - 8
Database
ISI
SICI code
0035-8835(1998)43:1<6:MTROPI>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
Conventional surgery carries a significant risk of inadvertent injury to members of the scrub team. Although minor injury is common and usua lly no more than unpleasant, serious consequences may occur. Modificat ions in technique together with the application of modern instrumentat ion may reduce the risks of sharp injury substantially. The techniques and technology available in the conventional open surgery setting are reviewed.