Types of needle and sharp devices related to injury
Types of needle and sharp devices | N (%) |
Hollow bore | 191 (66.8) |
Syringe needle | 130 (45.5) |
Catheter stylet | 27 (9.4) |
Insulin needle | 27 (9.4) |
Butterfly wing | 5 (1.7) |
Electromyography needle | 1 (0.3) |
Endodontic needle | 1 (0.3) |
Suture needle | 41 (14.3%) |
Solid needle | 31 (10.8%) |
Glucose stick lancet | 29 (10.1) |
Other solid needle | 2 (0.7) |
Scalpel | 20 (7.0%) |
Others (glass, sharp tool) | 3 (1.0%) |