Abstract
The risk of sharps injuries is an ever-present threat for health care workers, including dermatologists. Research has shown a 4% annual incidence of needle stick and sharps injury among health care workers,1 with suturing a common area of occurrence. Debate in the literature exists on the proper technique for controlling the loose end of a suture, specifically on whether the risk of sharps injury is decreased by repositioning the needle with fingers versus forceps.2 Although looping of the suture around the fingers or hand has been demonstrated,1 we propose one additional step for improved needle reloading and reduction in the risk of needle stick, sharps injury and needle contamination.
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