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Visors are also available and
recommended during surgery to prevent the common splash to the face which might
result in mucosal exposure. The scooping method has been shown in medical
students to decrease the risk of needle sticks by 50% (Froom P et al). The
needle cap is placed on the bed of the patient, and after drawing the blood the
needle is recapped by threading it into the cap and closing it with one hand
only. If definitely exposed, then hepatitis immune globulin should be given. |