A sticky situation? Microbiological study of adhesive tape used to secure i.v. cannulae.
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.
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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
D000269:Adhesives