Traditionally, undergraduate students range in age from 18 to 22. At Arcadia University, 61% of students are in this age bracket, compared to the national average of 60%.
Examples of Sharps â Needle Waste in Maryland include: â¢Needles â hollow needles used to inject drugs (medication) under the skin. â¢Syringes â devices used to inject medication into or withdraw fluid from the body. â¢Lancets, also called âfinger-stickâ devices â instruments with a short, two-edged blade used to get drops of blood for testing. Lancets are commonly used in the treatment of diabetes. â¢Infusion sets â tubing systems with a needle used to deliver drugs to the body. â¢Connection needles/sets â needles that connect to a tube used to transfer fluids in and out of the body.
How to make your own sharps container. Making your own sharps container is a very simple process. Choose a container made of heavy plastic, such as a milk jug, detergent bottle or bleach bottle. Avoid glass or materials that are easily crushed, like styrofoam or light plastic.