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Table 3 Applied device or performed procedure during needlestick injury and number of NSIs in 2007 and 2009

From: Reduction of needlestick injuries in healthcare personnel at a university hospital using safety devices

 

NSIs 2007 (N)

NSIs 2009 (N)

Decrease/increase 2009 (p-value)

surgical instrument

102

82

- 19.6% (0.826)

port needle

78

88

+ 12.8% (0.008)

stapling system (wound sealing)

52

35

- 32.7% (0.470)

blood withdrawal

50

27

- 46.0% (0.010)

peripheral venous catheter

49

21

- 57.1% (0.014)

hypodermic needle

47

20

- 57.4% (0.016)

lancet

19

25

+ 31.6% (0.075)

others

51

52

+ 2.0% (0.146)

total

448 (100%)

350 (100%)

- 21.9%