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Localization and Characteristics of Needlestick Injuries in the Operating Room: A Preliminary Study

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Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting

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Abstract

Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, Volume 69, Issue 1, Page 1692-1694, September 2025.
Needlestick injuries in the operating room pose a significant risk for healthcare workers, particularly due to exposure to bloodborne pathogens. This preliminary study surveyed 21 surgical personnel via an anonymous questionnaire to identify injury-prone ...