Oct 05, 2011 · One of the greatest health risks for medical professionals is an accidental needle puncture
It can be measured in several ways ranging from a slow controlled puncture to a rapid impact of a sharp object or a rounded probe
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But these wounds are often deep and can be dangerous because of the risk of infection
Clean the wound
Synonyms for puncture include perforation, prick, hole, slit, opening, pinhole, break, punch, cut and nick
How is Puncture Resistance Measured? When we say wrong type of puncture resistance, it doesn’t mean that one is better than the other
‘puncture-proof tyres’ ‘All needles, syringes, and lancets will be accepted if they have been placed in a sealed, puncture-proof plastic or metal container
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