title: A sticky situation? Microbiological study of adhesive tape used to secure i.v. cannulae.
abstract: Intravenous cannulae are often secured by adhesive tape. This study looks at the infection risk this poses and recommends good practice to protect a vulnerable group of patients.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Oldman
mesh_terms: D000269:Adhesives / Q000592:standards*; D001207:Asepsis / Q000592:standards*; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000453:epidemiology; D004866:Equipment Contamination; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing*; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research
chemical_list: D000269:Adhesives