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Characteristics related to Stick needled (n=132)
| n (%) | |
|---|---|
| Causes of PEI | |
| Poor disposal of needle | 10 (7.6) |
| Individual carelessness/accident | 71 (53.8) |
| Cannot remember | 51 (38.7) |
| Report to specialist | |
| Yes | 40 (30.3) |
| No | 92 (69.7) |
| Knowledge of Protocol | |
| Yes | 74 (56.1) |
| No | 58 (43.9) |
