dated. They don't
want anything new,
especially if it might
slow them down a
few seconds."
Safer for staff?
Some surgeons
believe that safety
scalpels on their pro-
cedure trays are
indeed safer for staff
to handle and dispose
of, but more danger-
ous for surgeons because they're the ones who have to retract the
blade and replace the sheath.
"Our surgeons refuse to use them. They think they are more danger-
ous than regular blades because people can't handle them as well and
We know sharps injuries
can be traumatic for the
injured party. We also know that
sharps injuries lead to unnecessary
healthcare costs. That's why workplace
safety is so important.
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OSHA compliant with our innovative metal-handle safety
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• HIDDEN DANGER? Some surgeons believe that safety scalpels are safer for staff
to handle and dispose of, but more dangerous for surgeons because they're the ones
who have to retract the blade and replace the sheath.
Pamela
Bevelhymer,
RN,
BSN,
CNOR
