Table 2 Type of Instrument involved in injury (n = 90)
Description | Category | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
Types of needle/sharps | Hypodermic needle | 52 | 57.8 |
| Â | Suturing needle | 25 | 27.8 |
| Â | Scalpel/blade | 3 | 3.3 |
| Â | IV catheter | 3 | 3.3 |
| Â | Wire/Force/Retractor | 5 | 5.6 |
| Â | Dental sharp | 2 | 2.2 |