Topics About 'Needlestick'.

As above, I have had 2 needlestick injuries, both insulin needles, in 2 weeks. Stupid I know, I am about 2 months into orientation as a new nurse. The first one the safety cover was on all the way, I had 2 in my hands after administration, and was ta...

Hi guys, So I just gave a patient insulin and stuck myself in the process. The patient had a toe amputated due to DM, with deep wound cultures indicating strep as the offending bacteria. Patient has been on IV antibiotics for 3 days now. I'm a bit of...

I got poked with a solid needle July 10. Patient is 16 years old, grandma (guardian) and patient did not want to get blood work. I can’t remember if there was visible blood on the instrument, it is very likely there was. I was unable to wash site rig...

Hello fellow healthcare workers. I am going to try my best to keep this as short as I can. I’m a paramedic working in Georgia. On October 2nd 2020 I had my first ever dirty needle stick exposure that at this point has caused me great mental dis...

So to start I'm a new nurse. I am also pregnant. Yay. Alright all was well and dandy up until a few days ago when I sustained my first needlestick injury. Big bummer. I reported it and what not. I work for a newer home health company and apparent...

Hello everyone, I am a CNA who is working on getting my RN license. Recently, I was floated to the ED to help out. The charge nurse wanted me to help prep beds as they transfer/discharge patients throughout the day. After a young patient was transfer...

A colleague of mine confided in me an error he made and I wasn't sure what to advise, so I put it to you: He was collecting blood for a relatively healthy pt to check FBE. When he uncapped the butterfly needle he stuck himself in the thumb, but did n...

So the patient doesn't have any communicable disease via blood according to his most recent tests, but this is in long term care and they're probably old [i'm uncertain]. She reported right away but said she felt ok and didn't need to go to the docto...

So I am totally freaking out this is my second week in preceptorship and I was stuck by the needle that is inside of the urine collection cup the patient is hep C positive they sent off blood work on her and she is HIV negative thankfully... But I do...

Dear Nurse Beth, Can you report a needle stick injury the next day? Dear Injury, You should report it right away. Injuries should be reported when they occur so you can get any needed testing and treatment. You can report a n...

So I was starting an IV on a homeless patient who mainly smokes meth but has injected it before. I noticed blood on the tubing but thought it was just from the needle - like blood leaking out from the flash back that got on my glove. I finished and t...

Hello, I would just like you're opinion on a situation. I was working on the floor and drew up Novolog 1 unit into an insulin syringe to administer to my patient before lunch. I gowned up and went into the patient's room, because he is in contact iso...

I was giving a patient her flu shot today and after I had given it to her, I accidentally poked my thumb. I work in a OBGYN office and on top of that, it’s my second week here! I reported it to my supervisor. Supervisor went in and talked to the pati...

Hello everyone, Long story short, I’m a paramedic and have been for about 7 months. Been doing EMS for roughly 6 years and just recently had a bad experience. I was treating a patient when I went to start an IV. Ended up never obtaining f...

I've heard of nurses who have been pricked by a needle that could carry diseases and hearing that has really discouraged me from wanting to become a nurse. Is this something I should be scared of, or should I not be worried? Also, what are some tips ...

Long story short I poke myself on the inner part of insulin pen needle, these are safety needles so after injecting the patient the safety guard should have gone up and my thumb shouldn't have been poked i assume the safety didn't go up after injecti...

Hi, I'm actually new on this site and I had been feeling weary and scared cuz of what happened to me earlier. I had accidentally pricked myself with a used needle when I was trying to get the needle from the syringe. I was actually pulling it and for...

I was giving a varicella vaccine on a 12 month old at an office I work at. He was a newer patient so we didn't have any of his screenings. His history said healthy with no issues but I can't be for sure of that can it? My supervisor was watching me f...

Hi everyone, this is going to sound really silly, but I am a pretty anxious person. I wanted to get some insight on this situation. The other night at work, I was drawing up insulin (a large vial that is kept in the med room that all nurses draw out ...

I had a patient with Hepatitis C and as I was taking care of her, I was leaning against the siderails of her bed. When I exited the room, I applied sanitizer on my elbows and felt a slight sting on my forearm near my elbow. I'm wondering if there's a...

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