Multiple intravenous infusions phase 2a: Ontario survey
Fan M, Koczmara C, Masino C, Cassano-Piché A, Trbovich P, Easty A
Record ID 32014000654
English
Authors' recommendations:
Previous work has shown that the administration of multiple IV infusions to a single patient is a complex task with many potential associated patient safety risks. The Ontario survey revealed variability in IV infusion practice across the province and potential opportunities to improve safety. Specific practices and/or technology related to secondary infusions, IV tubing labelling, patient transfers, dead volume management, and IV bolus administration were highlighted as requiring attention.
Many respondents indicated an awareness of previously identified risks (e.g., restricting the serial connections of 3-way stopcocks, minimizing coadministration of infusions with central venous pressure lines). In these cases, the majority of respondents appeared to take the necessary precautions (e.g., the majority of respondents did appear to use a back check valve when secondary infusions were administered).
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2014
URL for published report:
http://www.hqontario.ca/Portals/0/Documents/eds/ohtas/full-report-phase2a-mivi-140505-en.pdf
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Interferon-alpha
- Ontario
Contact
Organisation Name:
Health Quality Ontario
Contact Address:
Evidence Development and Standards, Health Quality Ontario, 130 Bloor Street West, 10th floor, Toronto, Ontario Canada M5S 1N5
Contact Name:
EDSinfo@hqontario.ca
Contact Email:
OH-HQO_hta-reg@ontariohealth.ca
Copyright:
Health Quality Ontario
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