Showing posts with label sharps. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sharps. Show all posts

Thursday, April 30, 2015

How Do I Safely Dispose of Used Needles?


There are many injectable medications available that don’t have an oral or topical counterpart, along with others But what should be done with the needles after they are used?

Used needles, also commonly called “sharps”, are easily disposed of by following a few simple guidelines.

First, if the syringe you are using has a cap or plastic protection sleeve, replace it after use. This is the first line of immediate protection while you are still handling it.