Salem Hanash Al Qarni

Laboratory Medical Technology, King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Publications

  • Research   
    Occupational Risk Factors Facing Medical Laboratory Personne
    Author(s): Salem Hanash Al Qarni* and Bander Khaled Alnahdi

    Introduction: The medical laboratory is not free from risk. The personnel in the laboratory, such as technologists, medical staff, or auxiliary staff, are exposed to some risks that most occupations face, and there are also risks that are only found in clinical laboratories. Many chemicals are used in different processes, which may pose a threat to the health of the laboratory personnel when there are any exposures, in spite of the implementation and adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs). Even though some risks and hazards are easy to measure, finding the best way to indicate those risks and hazards could be a challenge. This review highlights the biological, chemical, and physical hazards faced by laboratory personnel, including the means of transmission of infectious diseases, and the preventive measures that could reduce the overall risks of personnel exposure. Methods:.. Read More»

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