NEEDLESTICK or scalpel injuries put healthcare workers at risk of life-threatening infections such as hepatitis C and HIV. But a simple pair of gloves that automatically disinfects the wounds could boost the chances of avoiding infection.
More than 1 in 3 nurses in the UK have been stuck by a needle previously used to inject a patient, and 7 per cent have been pricked more than once in the past year, according to the Royal College of Nursing, which represents the interests of British nurses. Street cleaners are also at risk from syringes discarded by intravenous drug users.
Plain latex…
