Determination of Risk of Infection with Blood-borne Pathogens Following a Needlestick Injury in Hospital Workers

Abstract

While accidental NSIs were most frequent in surgery, the nominal risk of blood-borne virus infection was greatest in the field of internal medicine. The study underlines the importance of HBV vaccinations and access to HIV-post-exposure prophylaxis for HCWs as well as the use of anti-needlestick devices.