what are the risks associated with sharps?
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The main risk from a sharps injury is the potential exposure to infections such as blood-borne viruses (BBV). This can occur where the injury involves a sharp that is contaminated with blood or a bodily fluid from a patient. The blood-borne viruses of most concern are: Hepatitis B (HBV)
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['Infection.', 'Blood clots.', 'Pneumonia.', 'Bleeding ulcer.', 'Development of gallstones.', 'Obstruction or nausea can occur when food is not well-chewed.', 'Poor nutrition.', 'Scarring inside the abdomen.']
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['acute bronchitis.', 'acute myeloid leukemia.', 'asthma.', 'atherosclerosis.', 'bladder cancer.', 'blood vessel disease.', 'cataracts.', 'COPD.']
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['Infection. Infection can occur at the injection site. ... ', 'Damage to blood vessels and injection site. A vein can be damaged during injection or by the use of an IV catheter line. ... ', 'Air embolism. ... ', 'Blood clots.']
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Gastrointestinal Risk: NSAIDs cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse events including bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal. These events can occur at any time during use and without warning symptoms.
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A new review of previous observational studies found that long-term use of paracetamol was linked with a small increased risk of adverse events such as heart attacks, gastrointestinal bleeds (bleeding inside the digestive system) and impaired kidney function.
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Items you're not allowed to take in These include things like: blades - such as scissors, penknives and razors. other sharp items - such as knitting needles and darts.
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['Alcohol-related harms.', 'Food safety.', 'Healthcare-associated infections.', 'Heart disease and stroke.', 'HIV.', 'Motor vehicle injury.', 'Nutrition, physical activity and obesity.', 'Prescription drug overdose.']
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Sharps include: Needles (whether or not attached to a syringe or covered by a plastic guard); IV tubing with needle attached; ... Broken glass and splintered plastic, when contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious material.
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One of the most obvious side effects of blood-thinning medication is the increased risk of bleeding. You may even be at danger of bleeding significantly from small cuts. Be sure to tell your doctor if you experience a long nosebleed or bleeding gums, or see blood in your vomit or feces.
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['headaches or dizziness.', 'nausea.', 'diarrhoea or constipation.', 'indigestion (dyspepsia)', 'stomach ache or abdominal pain.', 'nosebleeds.', 'increased bleeding (your blood taking longer to clot – for example, when you cut yourself), or easy bruising.']
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['Perforated intestine. Intestinal perforations are tiny tears in the rectum wall or colon. ... ', 'Bleeding. ... ', 'Post-polypectomy electrocoagulation syndrome. ... ', 'Adverse reaction to anesthetic. ... ', 'Infection. ... ', 'Colonoscopy risks for older adults.']
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['Allergic reactions. ... ', 'Skin infections. ... ', 'Other skin problems. ... ', 'Bloodborne diseases. ... ', 'MRI complications.']
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['You Could Risk Dangerous Drug Interactions.', 'You May Increase Your Risk for Type 2 Diabetes if You Have Prediabetes.', 'You Could Damage Your Kidneys if You Have Kidney Disease.', 'You May Face Food Poisoning if Choosing Cold-Pressed Juice.']
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['kidney problems or failure.', 'liver damage and tumors.', 'enlarged heart, high blood pressure, and changes in blood cholesterol, all of which increase the risk of stroke and heart attack, even in young people.', 'increased risk of blood clots.']
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['Standard Precautions.', 'Hand Hygiene.', 'Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)', 'Needlestick and Sharps Injury Prevention.', 'Cleaning and Disinfection.', 'Respiratory Hygiene (Cough Etiquette)', 'Waste Disposal.', 'Safe Injection Practices.']
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['Infections, such as strep throat or skin infections.', 'Weather, especially cold, dry conditions.', 'Injury to the skin, such as a cut or scrape, a bug bite, or a severe sunburn.', 'Stress.', 'Smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke.', 'Heavy alcohol consumption.']