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New universal precaution aspiration tray
P R Mueller1, S G Silverman, G Tung
1Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston 02114.
Radiology
|October 1, 1989
Summary
A novel medical tray with a foam adhesive pad safely manages sharps, like needles, during procedures. This design allows for secure placement and easy, safe removal of sharp objects post-use.
Area of Science:
- Medical Devices
- Surgical Safety
- Healthcare Innovations
Background:
- Procedures involving needles and sharps pose risks.
- Safe handling and disposal of medical sharps are critical.
- Existing methods may lack adequate safety features.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a new tray design for managing sharps.
- To enhance safety during procedures involving sharp objects.
- To provide a secure method for sharp object disposal.
Main Methods:
- A new tray design incorporating a foam adhesive pad.
- The pad is marked into 10 distinct sections.
- Sharp objects are placed point-first into the foam pad.
Main Results:
- The tray facilitates safe placement of sharp objects.
- Objects can be safely withdrawn by their handles.
- The design allows for secure and efficient disposal.
- The tray has been successfully utilized in over 250 procedures.
Conclusions:
- The designed tray offers a safe and effective solution for sharps management.
- This innovation improves safety protocols in procedures involving sharp instruments.
- The tray design is practical and has demonstrated usability in clinical settings.