New universal precaution aspiration tray

Radiology. 1989 Oct;173(1):278-9. doi: 10.1148/radiology.173.1.2781020.

Abstract

A new tray has been designed for use during procedures involving needles and other sharp objects. The tray includes a foam adhesive pad, marked into 10 sections, into which the sharp objects can be placed point first. After the procedure, the objects can be safely withdrawn by their handles and then discarded. The tray has been used in more than 250 procedures.

MeSH terms

  • Accident Prevention*
  • Equipment and Supplies
  • Humans
  • Needles*
  • Occupational Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Virus Diseases / prevention & control*