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Phlebotomy (blood sample collection) can potentially put patients and health workers at risk of getting infected by blood-borne pathogens. A poorly collected bl.... -
Getting pricked by injection is never a pleasant feeling for patients. The risk of contamination also adds to a patient's worries. Thus, many medical profession....
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Needlestick injuries are a common occupational hazard among all healthcare workers. These result from contaminated sutures, needles, or sharp instruments that h....
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Over the years, new medical instruments have been designed to improve the quality of treatments. One such piece of equipment is the 3-way stopcock. By definitio....
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The needle gauge system, often referred to as ‘G’ is an internationally-referred scale for sizing needles. The system was adopted from already existing gaug.... -
Blood-borne pathogens are microorganisms in human blood that can potentially cause infectious disease in humans. These pathogens include – but are not restric....
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One of the most awaited seasons of the year, the monsoon brings relief after a long, scorching summer. Unfortunately, monsoon showers also bring with them a num....
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Diabetes is a chronic ailment in which the body loses its ability to produce insulin, or begins to produce insulin less efficiently. People with type 1 diabetes....
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Technology has ushered in several innovations in the healthcare industry. These transformations have always provided us with significant benefits. Most of the i....
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In hospitals, venous access is a fundamental yet crucial component of patient care. In-vein treatments are frequently administered by a catheter and a tiny need....
