WGO Practice Guideline - Needle Stick Injury and Accidental Exposure to Blood

Title: Needle Stick Injury and Accidental Exposure to Blood

Definitions

Needle Stick Injury: the accidental puncture of the skin by a needle during a medical intervention
Accidental exposure to blood: the unintended contact with blood and or with body fluids mixed with blood during a medical intervention.

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