It is usually applied at least 1 hour before needle sticks and 2 hours before minor skin procedures.

One is the emergency room doctor who believes he was infected by a needle stick.

More than one needle stick may be needed.

Avoid needle sticks of any type into the limb (arm or leg) with lymphedema.

These needle sticks are not deep, but they will cause some soreness and minor bleeding.

It had gotten to where she simply could not endure another needle stick without a heavy hit of Demerol, and for what?

Being able to cap the needle in this hands free way decreases needle sticks.

Many experts suspect it is an excuse to avoid getting a needle stick or to take the time to donate blood.

She said there were two important techniques she was not told about, either of which might have prevented her needle stick.

At that point, she should get the needle out of the way to prevent needle sticks, the doctor claims.