Medical Malpractice

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Summary: during gynecologic surgical procedures and percentage of suture needles used that were blunt by quarter three hospitals New York City April 1993 June 1994 Conclusion OSHA and NIOSH strongly encourage the use of blunt tip suture needles whenever feasible and appropriate to decrease percutaneous injuries to surgical personnel Clinical use

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