Blunt Needles do Not Reduce Needlestick Injuries to Doctors During Suturing After Child-Birth

The Use of Blunt Needles Does Not Reduce Needlestick Injury During Obstetrical Laceration Repair

The hypothesis for this study is that use of blunt tipped needles used during the repair of an episiotomy (tear in the vagina after childbirth) will result in fewer needlestick injuries to the surgeon.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Obstetric laceration requiring suturing

Exclusion Criteria:

• < 18 years old