Neurosurgery’s high exposure rate is not merely a numerical trend but a function of its unique workflow: diverse sharp instruments, limited operating space, and higher patient agitation rates increase accidental punctures or spills, consistent with surgical specialty risk profiles ( 18 ) but with nuances (e.g., instrument diversity) that prior cross-sectional studies ( 22 ) did not fully explore. 4.2.
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Trends and risk factors of bloodborne occupational exposure among healthcare workers in a Chinese tertiary hospital (2012-2022).
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