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Occupational Medicine 51:513-515 (2001)
Copyright © 2001 Society of Occupational Medicine

Case Report

Lateral epicondylitis in a hospital phlebotomist—an ergonomic solution

N. A. L. Smith

Occupational Health Department, Airedale General Hospital, Skipton Road, Steeton, Nr Keighley, West Yorkshire BD20 6TD, UK

Abstract

This report outlines a case of lateral epicondylitis in a hospital phlebotomist thought to be due to the forceful gripping, and repetitive twisting, involved in breaking the seals on green vacutainer needles. An ergonomic solution in the form of a device to aid breaking of the vacutainer seals is presented. The importance of seeking ergonomic solutions with manufacturers is highlighted.

Keywords      Epicondylitis; ergonomics; health care workers; health services; phlebotomist


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