Cross-sectional survey on occupational needle stick injuries amongst prehospital emergency medical service personnel in Johannesburg
ConclusionPrehospital personnel are at risk of sustaining a NSI. There is a need to promote awareness with regards to the risks, preventive measures, awareness of PEP protocols and the timely initiation and completion of HIV PEP amongst EMS personnel in Johannesburg.
Source: African Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
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