How can I dispose of sharps before return home

Aysesdaddy



Joined: 21/03/2009
Posts: 392

Message Posted:
14/07/2009 18:26

Whilst on holiday I have to have a weekly injection. I do have a travel sharps container, but are wondering if problems could occur at Ercan coming home. Does anybody know if there is anywhere I can safely dispose the used sharps?

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
14/07/2009 18:36

Drop the container off into the hospital in girne or even at the airport on your way through check in.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
14/07/2009 18:58

Sharps boxes don't exist here as I have taken patients to Girne Hospital and watched them in horror re-sheathing needles and throwing in the nearest bin. So yes take them to the hospital and hopefully they will continue to use them.

Mr Vince


Joined: 24/07/2008
Posts: 696

Message Posted:
14/07/2009 19:19

I put my used sharps into an empty beer bottle and plug the neck with some tissue, then put in bin. Good excuse to make sure that there is a regular supply of empty bottles.

kaysera


Joined: 14/07/2009
Posts: 103

Message Posted:
14/07/2009 20:06

Nurseawful

Hope you mean continue to use the 'Sharp box' not the needles!!

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 05:11

Hi Aysesdaddy , what size needles are you using ? There is a little device called " BD Clip Safe " it clips off and stores the needles safely . Its used for Insulin sized needles but it might take other sizes , but it would mean you would have to re-insert the needle and keep cutting , it holds up to 1500 clips . Only thing i can think of that is entirely safe .

Good luck , Simbas

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 10:32

Kaysera,

Not very well worded was it? Yes hopefully the hospital will use the sharps bin.

Aysesdaddy



Joined: 21/03/2009
Posts: 392

Message Posted:
22/07/2009 12:48

Sorry Simbas, only just seen your message. I have pre-filled syringes that are about 13cms long. I have been issued with a small sharps box, but am a bit concerned about coming home and any problems that might occur with check in at Ercan. Also should I put them in case or flight bag. I know when I fly out they have to be in flight bag because of temperature. I do have a letter, which I have photo copied. Thanks for your help. Really looking forward to coming back to Kyrenia, couldnt make it last year.