| needle catheter jejunostomy |
ABBR: NCJ. A jejunostomy created by using a needle to insert a catheter into the jejunum. It is intended exclusively for feeding, created by direct surgical approach or percutaneously. SEE: percutaneous endoscopi
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| needle exchange program |
Syringe exchange program .
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| needle-stick injury |
Accidental puncturing of the skin with an unsterilized needle. Health care workers are esp. at risk for injury while handling needles. Prevention of needle-stick injury is essential because of the danger of exposure of those
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| needleholder |
A forceps used to drive a needle with an attached suture into tissue.
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| needleless device |
A device used to inject drugs and fluids that has no exposed sharp surface. It is designed to decrease the risk of needle-stick injuries by health care professionals.
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