Table 2.
Analysis of the incidence of sharp force injuries among medical personnel.
| Variable | N | % |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure site | ||
| Hand | 115 | 100 |
| Pathogen species | ||
| Unknown pathogen | 50 | 43.48 |
| Negative | 44 | 38.26 |
| Hepatitis B | 18 | 15.65 |
| Syphilis | 2 | 1.74 |
| Hepatitis C | 1 | 0.87 |
| Types of occupational exposure | ||
| Needle | 99 | 86.09 |
| Syringe needle | 43 | 43.43 |
| Scalp needle | 20 | 20.20 |
| Blood collection needle | 10 | 10.10 |
| Intravenous needle | 8 | 8.08 |
| Insulin needle | 7 | 7.07 |
| Acupuncture needle | 6 | 6.06 |
| Suture needle | 5 | 5.05 |
| Cutters | 6 | 5.21 |
| Other equipment | 10 | 6.70 |
| Exposure time | ||
| After removing the needle | 36 | 31.30 |
| When sorting out items | 26 | 22.61 |
| During the course of treatment | 19 | 16.52 |
| When covering the needle cap | 16 | 13.91 |
| When separating or transferring instruments | 8 | 6.96 |
| Others* | 10 | 8.70 |
*Indicates pathological tissue sampling, blood collection, loss/retrieval of equipment, at the time of injection, etc.