The reencapuchado of needles after use are completely discouraged, ( and prohibited by law ) since it is source of many accidents by puncture. The correct technique is the direct elimination of the stabbing in specific container after use. It is important to have a container that can be moved to the area of application of the technique, keeping it within reach of the hand, stable surface, and off the field of movement of the patient. Intermediate handling the sharp between the puncture to the patient and their disposal, increases the risk of accidente.Como alternative, if we are not obliged to reencapuchar the needle because it is used repeatedly over time, ( 41 Anesthetists; We can use the technique of " reencapuchado safe ". In the case of dentists, the needle is inserted to the cone of the syringe by thread, so the only way to reencapuchar the needle safely is by using an auxiliary tool ( clamp ) avoiding at all times directly manipulate the needle by hand. This second option is always preferable to the so-called technique of the " reencapuchado safe ". (Not recommended ).
