Surgical Pearl: A novel technique to contain the backspray from intralesional injections

Practical Techniques to Enhance the Safety of Health Care Workers in Office-Based Surgery

“…Backspray frequently occurs from sites of injections when elevated pressure is needed, as when injecting in a keloid. 39 The following are some techniques that help protect the HCW during injections: The surgical mask is placed at the site of injection with a small opening between the clear eye shield and the mask centered for syringe placement. 39 A slight angle on injection makes the area treated easily visible through the eye shield ( Figure 4).…”

“…39 The following are some techniques that help protect the HCW during injections: The surgical mask is placed at the site of injection with a small opening between the clear eye shield and the mask centered for syringe placement. 39 A slight angle on injection makes the area treated easily visible through the eye shield ( Figure 4). 39 N Use of a disposable gallipot as a guard from backspray High-pressure irrigation is an effective method for decontaminating wounds.…”

“…39 A slight angle on injection makes the area treated easily visible through the eye shield ( Figure 4). 39 N Use of a disposable gallipot as a guard from backspray High-pressure irrigation is an effective method for decontaminating wounds. 40 During irrigation, there is a high risk of backspray of body fluids and the contents of the irrigated wound to the face of the HCW.…”

“…Backspray frequently occurs from sites of injections when elevated pressure is needed, as when injecting in a keloid. 39 The following are some techniques that help protect the HCW during injections:…”

“…The use of a Luer Lock (Integrated Dispensing Solutions, Agoura Hills, CA) on the syringe hub 39 (3)…”