Needles and Syringes

• Only sterile, disposable needles, syringes, catheters, and intravenous administration sets shall be used.
• Used needles, scalpel blades, microhematocrit tubes, catheter stylets, and other sharp objects shall be placed in special containers to minimize injury to personnel.
• Needles should not be recapped.
• Needles and syringes shall be disposed of as required by state law.