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According to surgeon Mark Davis, a leading expert in OR safety, the use of hand-held straight suture needles is associated with a reported injury rate of 17%, an unnecessary risk since safer alternatives exist. Wire sutures are associated with high injury rates as well. Injuries are likely to occur while performing maneuvers such as mounting/repositioning the needle, assembling/disassembling the device, manual tissue retraction or wound exposure, holding the needle in either the hand or needle holder while tying, and passing hand-to-hand between team members. Twenty-five percent of suture needle injuries and more than 50% of scalpel blade injuries occur during passing. Sharps injuries occur in multiple directions; some are self-inflicted, some are inflicted by others. With injuries involving scalpel blades, 39% are self-inflicted, whereas 61% are inflicted ON another worker BY the person using the device. With injuries involving suture needles, 33% are ON another worker BY the person using the device. Sharps-related injuries can be prevented if good technique is used. Are the following techniques part of your routine practices? Safe Loading Techniques Assemble & disassemble instruments slowly and carefully Mount/remove scalpel blades/needles with safety devices Never with Fingers Prepare in advance whenever possible Safe Passing Techniques Pass instruments so they are received in a position Ready for Use Be aware of visual fields for all staff involved in passing of sharps devices Communicate clearly and openly [Insert a quote from management or health care worker (Surgeon/Assistant/STSR) on the importance of practicing safe/correct passing and loading technique.] Additional information on safe OR practices and procedures is available from Dr. Mark Davis book entitled, Advanced Precautions for Todays OR. 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