biohazardous waste

What Types of Biohazardous Waste are Common in Nursing?

In the field of nursing, several types of biohazardous waste are commonly encountered:
Sharps waste: Needles, scalpel blades, and broken glass that can cause injury and infection.
Pathological waste: Human tissues, organs, and body parts.
Blood and body fluids: Contaminated with infectious agents.
Microbiological waste: Laboratory cultures and specimens.
Pharmaceutical waste: Expired or unused medications.

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