Study Needlestick injuries among surgeons in training. Citation Text: Makary MA, Al-Attar A, Holzmueller CG, et al. Needlestick injuries among surgeons in training. N Engl J Med. 2007;356(26):2693-9. Copy Citation Format: Google ScholarPubMedBibTeXEndNote X3 XMLEndNote 7 XMLEndnote taggedPubMedIdRIS Download Citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL July 4, 2007 Makary MA, Al-Attar A, Holzmueller CG, et al. N Engl J Med. 2007;356(26):2693-9. View more articles from the same authors. This survey revealed that nearly all surgical residents experience a needlestick injury during their training, but the majority are not reported. Feeling "rushed" or fatigued was a frequent contributing factor to needlesticks. PubMed citation Free full text Related news article Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL Cite Citation Citation Text: Makary MA, Al-Attar A, Holzmueller CG, et al. 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A system factors analysis of "line, tube, and drain" incidents in the intensive care unit. August 24, 2005
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