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[7] [8] Testing and follow-up treatment for healthcare workers who experienced a needlestick injury was estimated at $5,000 in the year 2000, depending upon the medical treatment provided. The American Hospital Association found that a case of infection by blood-borne pathogens could cost $1 million for testing, follow-up, and disability payments.
In the case of HIV exposure, post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is a course of antiretroviral drugs which reduces the risk of seroconversion after events with high risk of exposure to HIV (e.g., unprotected anal or vaginal sex, needlestick injuries, or sharing needles). [22]
As this treatment was lengthy and expensive, it was deemed unfeasible in the Global South, where mother-to-child transmission was a significant problem. A number of studies were initiated in the late 1990s that sought to test the efficacy of a shorter, simpler regimen for use in 'resource-poor' countries. [ 24 ]
The direct cost of needlestick injuries was calculated in a recent study to be between $539 and $672 million US dollars. [clarification needed] [4] That includes only lab tests, treatment, service and "other"; [clarification needed] it does not take into account lost time and wages for employers and individuals.
Needleless connectors (also known as NC's) were developed to reduce needlestick injuries, which occurs when the skin is accidentally punctured by a used needle. [2] Needlestick injuries can be very serious and potentially expose a healthcare professional to bloodborne infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. [3] [4]
To help prevent accidental needlestick injury to the person administering the injection, and prevent reuse of the syringe for another injection, a safety syringe and needle may be used. [44] The most basic reuse prevention device is an "auto-disable" plunger, which once pressed past a certain point will no longer retract.
In addition to the monetary penalty, the Saints also forfeited a seventh-round draft pick. In 2022, the Saints faked an injury to make it an even million, and were slapped with another $500,000 ...
955.3 Injury to radial nerve; 955.4 Injury to musculocutaneous nerve; 955.5 Injury to cutaneous sensory nerve upper limb; 955.6 Injury to digital nerve upper limb; 955.7 Injury to other specified nerve(s) of shoulder girdle and upper limb; 955.8 Injury to multiple nerves of shoulder girdle and upper limb; 955.9 Injury to unspecified nerve of ...