Free Content The influence of the BSS course on needlestick injuries

Authors: McAdam, T.K.1; McLaughlin, R.E.1; McNicholl, B.1

Source: Bulletin of The Royal College of Surgeons of England, Volume 84, Number 9, October 2002 , pp. 310-311(2)

Publisher: The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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Abstract:

The Basic Surgical Skills course is a mandatory part of basic surgical training1 that provides an introduction to techniques such as suturing, instrument handling, anastomosis and sharps handling. Glove usage and sharps safety with avoidance of needle handling is emphasised throughout the course. The aim is to improve skills and provide a safer suturing environment for the trainee by keeping needlestick injuries and glove perforations to a minimum. This study assessed whether the Basic Surgical Skills course influenced the glove perforation rate during simple suturing.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1308/147363502761019609

Affiliations: 1: Royal Victoria Hospital, Grosvenor Road, Belfast

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