Measuring "hang time": contamination of intra-arterial flush solutions over time

Dimens Crit Care Nurs. 2001 Nov-Dec;20(6):38-41. doi: 10.1097/00003465-200111000-00010.

Abstract

This study reports on improved patient care through procedures that reduce the likelihood of hospital-acquired infections. This investigation found that longer "hang times" for nurse-prepared intra-arterial flush solutions did not significantly increase the patient's risk of infection. In addition, the article details cost savings and procedures to better manage nurses' time.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Bacterial Load
  • Catheter-Related Infections / etiology
  • Catheter-Related Infections / nursing
  • Catheter-Related Infections / prevention & control*
  • Catheters, Indwelling
  • Drug Contamination / prevention & control*
  • Female
  • Hospital Costs
  • Humans
  • Infusions, Intra-Arterial / adverse effects*
  • Infusions, Intra-Arterial / economics
  • Infusions, Intra-Arterial / nursing
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Midwestern United States
  • Pharmaceutical Solutions / adverse effects*
  • Pharmaceutical Solutions / economics
  • Therapeutic Irrigation / adverse effects*
  • Therapeutic Irrigation / economics
  • Therapeutic Irrigation / nursing
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Pharmaceutical Solutions