More than 9 in 10 surgeons encounter a needlestick injury
· 81% believe high quality gloves impact patient outcomes; · 92% agreed high quality gloves improve safety of clinicians; · Survey demonstrates importance surgeons place on high quality gloves in protecting against infection and patient safety; 95% of surgeons have either been personally affected by a needlestick injury or have seen a colleague experience one, increasing the risk of infection, a new global survey of surgeons has found. Clinician safety An estimated two million needlestick injuries occur among health workers each year, resulting in increased exposure to HIV,