retracting needles

[mali42]

Hi all
This amused me yesterday at the clinic, they took bloods and used a retracting needle, when they finished she pressed the button and I heard a clicking noise and the needle was retracted instantly, I'm not sure if I like that idea
I suppose its to stop people being accidently pricked with a needle.
Malcolm

[emsy]

I'm certain that will be the reason. Needle stick injuries are a huge problem in the NHS and so needles are being produced to prevent this problem. I think the idea is great :-)

[s162216]

Its policy now across most NHS trusts to use venepuncture sets like described as it avoids any danger to the staff and they can't be reused again once retracted. Most will say to place a butterfly needle and short length of tubing to be used with the vacuum bottles if multiple bottles are being taken to minimise discomfort to the patient.