title: Multiplication of bacterial pathogens in intravenous fluids.
abstract: The growth of 10 bacterial species in 10% dextran solution, 0.9% saline solution, Rheomacrodex solution, Totamine solution and extracorporeal circulation fluid was quantified at room temperature. Depending on the bacterial species, doubling time ranged from 2 to 18 h. These differences can be explained by microbial metabolism, and the pH and osmotic pressure of the solutions tested. These results emphasize once more the necessity for aseptic preparation and careful storage of intravenous fluids.
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Blech
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Paquin
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hartemann
mesh_terms: D000150:Acinetobacter / Q000254:growth & development*; D000333:Aeromonas / Q000254:growth & development*; D000596:Amino Acids; D002954:Citrobacter / Q000254:growth & development*; D005112:Extracorporeal Circulation; D005417:Flavobacterium / Q000254:growth & development*; D005947:Glucose; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D013012:Sorbitol
chemical_list: D000596:Amino Acids; C019115:totamine; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D013012:Sorbitol; D005947:Glucose