Weese J Scott, Faires Meredith
Departments of Pathobiology (Weese) and Clinical Studies (Faires), Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1.
Can Vet J. 2009 Dec;50(12):1278-82.
A survey of veterinary technicians identified that needlestick injuries are very common, with 210/226 (93%) technicians reporting at least one needlestick injury over the course of their career. One hundred sixty-seven (74%) had experienced a needlestick injury during the preceding year. Exposure to animal blood and various drugs was common. It was particularly concerning that needlestick injuries involving chemotherapeutic agents and prostaglandin were reported. Eight (3.5%) technicians had required medical care for a needlestick injury and 2 (0.8%) had lost time at work. The approach to sharps handling and needlestick injury avoidance was poor and most needlestick injuries had not been reported to employers. Measures need to be undertaken to improve sharps handling practices to reduce the number of needlestick injuries among veterinary technicians.
一项针对兽医技术人员的调查发现，针刺伤非常普遍，226名技术人员中有210人（93%）报告在其职业生涯中至少发生过一次针刺伤。其中167人（74%）在过去一年中经历过针刺伤。接触动物血液和各种药物很常见。特别令人担忧的是，有报告称发生了涉及化疗药物和前列腺素的针刺伤。8名（3.5%）技术人员因针刺伤需要医疗护理，2名（0.8%）因此误工。锐器处理和避免针刺伤的方法欠佳，大多数针刺伤未向雇主报告。需要采取措施改善锐器处理做法，以减少兽医技术人员针刺伤的数量。
