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  • Title: Needlesticks and cuts with sharp objects in Siriraj Hospital 1992.
    Author: Danchaivijitr S, Kachintorn K, Sangkard K.
    Journal: J Med Assoc Thai; 1995 Jul; 78 Suppl 2():S108-11. PubMed ID: 7561583.
    Abstract:
    A study on needlesticks and cuts with sharp objects was done by a set of questionnaires in Siriraj Hospital in March 1992. The response rate of 3,600 sets of questionnaires was 80.8%. The recalled incidence rate of injuries in the previous 6 months was 51.5%. Needlesticks were the commonest accident followed by cuts by broken glass and medical equipment respectively. Bore needles were the most important cause of injury. Recapping and improper disposal of used needles were prevalent. With the same incidence rate of such injuries, it was estimated that 5.9 persons will be HIV infected annually in Thailand.
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